Bistro Beef Noodles A La Slow Cooker Food

BISTRO BEEF & NOODLES

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine beef, minced onion, Worchestershire and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 24).
• In large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add onion wedges, garlic and mushrooms; saute 8-10 minutes or until browned.
• Add broth, meatballs, carrots, salt, thyme and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes.
• Combine red wine and corn starch; stir until smooth. Stir into skillet.
• Stirring constantly, bring to boil; boil 1 minute.
• Place prepared egg noodles on a serving platter; top with meatballs and sauce.

BISTRO BEEF NOODLES A LA SLOW COOKER!

Steps:

• In a skillet, spray with cooking spray and scramble fry the ground beef and onion with the worchestershire sauce and 1/2 tsp pepper until no longer pink and put in the slow cooker.
• Melt butter in pan and add onion wedges, garlic and mushrooms to the pan and saute 8-10 minutes or until browned, then add to slow cooker.
• Add broth, carrots, salt, thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Cook on high for 4-6 hours - while it's cooking, prepare egg noodles according to package directions.
• Combine red wine and corn starch; stir until smooth. Stir into crock pot with red peppers and keep on high for half an hour until sauce thickens.
• Place prepared egg noodles on a serving platter and top with meat sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the beef in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker and season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk the flour and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth, then whisk in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, chili-garlic sauce and ginger. Pour into the slow cooker and turn the beef to coat. Add the star anise. Cover and cook on low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
• Discard the star anise and transfer the meat to a plate. Shred into bite-size pieces, removing any large pieces of fat. Skim off any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the meat to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs; drain. Divide the noodles and beef stew among bowls. Top with the watercress, scallions, cilantro and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

SLOW COOKER BOEUF BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Place beef in a large resealable bowl; add wine, oil and seasonings. Turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add mushrooms and onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain beef, reserving marinade; transfer beef to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with flour and salt; toss to coat. Top with bacon and mushroom mixture. Add reserved marinade., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaf. If desired, serve stew with noodles.