TENDER BBQ TIPS OVER NOODLES / CROCK POT

Tender BBQ Tips Over Noodles / Crock Pot image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Beef

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb beef stew meat
oil for browning
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c green or red bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced - optional
2 c water, divided
2/3 c ketchup
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground mustard
6 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 Tbsp browning sauce ( kitchen boquet or gravy master) optional
salt and pepper to taste
warm, cooked egg noodles for serving

Steps:

1. In a medium sized skillet, brown beef, onion and peppers in oil; if using garlic, add it now, cook until fragrant; drain.
2. Transfer to a 3 quart slow cooker.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and mustard.
4. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until meat is tender.
5. Combine the flour and remaining 1 cup water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. I stir in roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of browning sauce for color.
6. Cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Serve with beef.