Best-Ever Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Stew meat

• Produce

  • 1 Green pepper

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 24oz bag Reames frozen homestyle egg noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1-oz packet Au jus mix, dry
  • 1 1-oz packet Ranch seasoning mix, dry

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 8 tbsp Butter, unsalted

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs stew meat
• ¼ cup water
• 1-oz packet dry ranch seasoning mix
• 1-oz packet dry au jus mix
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 green pepper
• 1 24oz bag of Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles

Directions

• Heat 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Sear the stew meat for a nice, brown color.
• Add ¼ cup of water into the slow cooker, then place the seared stew meat on top.
• Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and the au jus mix on top, then place 1 stick of butter and the green pepper slices on top of the stew meat.
• Cook on low for 6–8 hours.
• Serve with gravy and egg noodles.