Slow Cooker Beer Mac & Cheese

• Meat

  • 1 lb Beef stew meat

• Produce

  • 1 14.5 oz can Tomatoes, fire-roasted

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Beef broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Pasta noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tbsp Worcheshire pub burger seasoning

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Cheese
  • 2 cups Milk

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 1/2 cup Stout beer

Found on slowcookergourmet.net

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup stout beer
• 1 tablespoon worcheshire pub burger seasoning
• 14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 8 oz pasta noodles, for later (see note)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup stout beer
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheese

Directions

• Add all pasta ingredients except for noodles to slow cooker
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until meat is cooked through
• Stir in pasta noodles and return slow cooker to high for 15-45 minutes (see note) until liquid is absorbed and noodles are al dente (add more liquid ¼ cup at a time if needed)
• In the meantime, melt butter in saucepan over medium high heat
• Whisk in flour until smooth
• Slowly whisk in beer (keep whisking so you dont get lumps) and let simmer for 2-3 minutes
• Slowly stir in milk while continuing to whisk and then let simmer while whisking occasionally until thickened (about 4-6 minutes)
• Stir in cheese and remove from heat
• Add salt and pepper to taste if desired
• Stir cheese sauce into finished pasta and serve