"goulashy" Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker

Noodle beef stew in the slow cooker...easy comfort food!

• Ready In: 7 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean boneless beef cubes
• 15  ounces celery, chopped
• 15  ounces carrots, chopped
• 2  medium onions, diced (7 oz)
• 2 1⁄2 cups  reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth (add more or less, depending on how "brothy" you like it.)
• 16  ounces frozen baby peas
• 6  ounces  No Yolks egg noodle substitute, dumpling size
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans  petite diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT noodles in slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally if you can, until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. Add noodles and cook on LOW for 1 hour, or until soft.