SLOW COOKER BEEF AND NOODLES

SLOW COOKER BEEF AND NOODLES 2-3 lb. beef roast 1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium beef broth 1 envelope (from a 2.2 oz. box) beefy onion soup mix 1 can (10.5-10.75 oz.) cream of celery or mushroom soup, undiluted 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 6-8 cups beef broth or water, more if desired 1 pkg. (24 oz.) frozen home-style egg noodles Salt and pepper, to taste In a large bowl, combine the beef broth, beefy onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic cloves. Set aside. Place the roast in a 5-qt. (or larger) slow cooker. Add the soup mixture. Cover and cook for 8 hours or overnight on LOW, or until the beef shreds easily. In the morning, break beef apart and add 6 -8 cups of beef broth or water. Cover and continue to cook an additional 8 hours on LOW. An hour before you eat, add egg noodles, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for an additional hour on HIGH or until noodles are tender.