This is not a great old standard, but a new standard which is so simple.  You will see that the recipe calls for 2 pounds of stew beef, but it makes so much sauce that you can easily put a third pound into the mix.  Then there will be some left over for the freezer or for a second go-around later in the week.  It can also double as a company meal and call it stroganoff, even though there is no sour cream.  Crock pots are great – you can fix it in the morning and it is ready when you get home from work.

No Peek Beef Casserole

2 pounds stew beef, cut in 1″ cubes

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

1 can mushroom soup

½ cup dry red wine

1 4-ounce can mushrooms, drained

Put all ingredients in crock pot.  Stir thoroughly.  Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.  Serve over cooked rice, noodles or a baked (micro) potato.  Serves 6.