Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        beef for stew
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1 1/2  cups          beef bouillon
   2      tablespoons   ketchup
   1      small         garlic clove -- crushed
   1      teaspoon      salt
   8      ounces        sliced mushrooms
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   flour
   1      cup           sour cream
   3      cups          hot cooked noodles -- (up to 4)

Preparation:

Dredge beef in flour and salt. Melt butter or margarine in large skillet and add beef and onion. Cook over medium heat until browned. Place beef bouillon, ketchup, garlic and mushrooms in crock pot and mix. Add cooked beef and onions. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Add sour cream, cover and cook for 30-45 minutes (do not let mixture boil). Serve over hot cooked noodles.