Ingredients

2

lb beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)

1

cup chopped onions (2 medium)

1

cup beef broth

1

cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2

dried bay leaves

6

cups uncooked medium egg noodles (12 oz)

3/4

cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 15)

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onions, broth, vinegar and bay leaves.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

About 15 minutes before serving, cook noodles as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from beef mixture. Stir in crushed cookies and brown sugar. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Serve beef mixture over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.