TENDER BEEF OVER NOODLES

* 2 Servings
* Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

Ingredients

* 1/2 to 3/4 pound beef stew meat
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon canola oil
* 1 cup water, divided
* 1/3 cup ketchup
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 cup uncooked egg noodles
* Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

* In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker.
* In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and mustard; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until meat is tender.
* Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened.
* Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir in parsley if desired. Serve with beef. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup noodles equals 385 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 611 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.