Instructions

  1. Brown meat very lightly, but do not cook all the way through.
  2. Add all herbs and liquids.
  3. Simmer on low or in a crockpot for at least 3 hours, though not more than 18.
  4. A half hour before serving, mix cornstarch with juice from the cans of chopped mushrooms.
  5. Add liquid and mushrooms to stew; allow to thicken.
  6. In a seperate pot, sauté almonds, melt extra butter, and add cooked egg noodles.
  7. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  8. Serve stew on bed of noodles.