Am’s Crock Pot Beef Goulash Stew

• beef tips or stew meat↗1 1⁄2 - 2 lbs
• onion soup mix1

  (10 ounce) envelope

• au jus mix1

  (1 ounce) packet (1 dry packet)

• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• water↗3 cups
• chopped garlic1 teaspoon
• paprika↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

  (I always use half Hungarian and half reg)

• tomato sauce↗4 ounces

  (1/2 small 8 oz can)

• beef broth↗14 1⁄2 ounces

  (1 can)

• corn↗3⁄4 cup

  (1/2 can drained)

• onion powder↗2 1⁄2 teaspoons
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• sugar↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• onions↗2

  (lengthwise quartered I cut them smaller)

• diced tomatoes↗1

  (14 ounce)

• tablespoons butter↗2 -3
• cup sour cream↗1⁄2
• salt or pepper↗
• elbow macaroni (cooked, drained, buttered)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add beef tips to crock pot.

2. 2

   Mix ingredients 2-13 in bowl and add to crock pot.

3. 3

   Add onions, tomatoes and butter and cook for 8-10 hours.

4. 4

   Add pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Cook macaroni, drain and add oil and butter to keep from sticking.

6. 6

   When about ready to serve, add 1/4 cup of sour cream and simmer.

7. 7

   **I know some people do not prefer sour cream---but this amount will only add to the creaminess and help to balance the taste, otherwise it may be too thin. Add slightly less if there is a concern and you will not know that sour cream is added!**.