Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   4      pounds        beef ot sirloin tips
     1/2  cup           chopped shallots or green onions
   2      cans          -- (4-oz.ea sliced
                        -- mushrooms, drained,
                        -- or
     1/2  pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   1      can           beef broth
   1      teaspoon      worcestershire sauce
   2      teaspoons     tomato paste or ketchup
     1/4  cup           dry red wine
   3      tablespoons   flour
                        buttered noodles

Preparation:

Combine 1/2 cup flour with the ssalt and pepper and toss with the beef cubes to coat thoroughly. Place in Crock-Pot. Add shallots and mushrooms. Combine beef broth , worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Pour over beef and vegetables; stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours. One hour before serving, turn to HIGH setting. Make a smooth paste of the red wine and 3 tablespoons flour; stir into Crock-Pot, mixing well. Cover and cook until thickened. Serve over hot buttered noodles.