EASY ONION-MUSHROOM BEEF OVER NOODLES

2 lbs beef stew meat

1 envelope of dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, optional
hot cooked rice or noodles for serving

Sprinkle the stew meat with the salt and pepper; place in slow cooker or crockpot.  Sprinkle the minced garlic over all.

In a mixing bowl combine the mushroom soup, onion soup mix, Italian spice if using, and the water with a wire whisk until smooth; pour over the meat.

Place lid on cooker and cook on 6 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours until meat is tender and cooked through.

Serve over noodles or rice.

Yield: Approximately 6 servings.

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