Rating this four stars only because I did not see lots & lots of minced garlic in your recipe Looked at all the different versions of this recipe & here are my 4 tips: DO NOT USE JARRED OR CANNED MUSHROOMS...FRESH IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!! MAKE SURE TO USE LOTS OF WORCESTER SAUCE,THIS MAKES THE DISH! AFTER THE NOODLES ARE COOKED DRAIN THEM REALLY WELL *do not rinse them*! YOU NOW HAVE THE SOUR CREAM IN THE MEAT MIXTURE *HOPEFULLY IT "IS NOT" FAT FREE OR LIGHT SOUR CREAM*, COMBINE THE NOODLES INTO THE MIXTURE, STIR REAL WELL & LET STAND UNCOVERED FOR A GOOD 10 MINUTES...THIS WILL HELP THICKEN UP THE SAUCE & COAT THE NOODLES. Give everything a good stir once more before serving ;) P.S., I've been making this for years and each time I do different things to it...this time I added a splash of hot sauce, some paprika, a splat of dijon mustard, a splash of lemon juice, and last but not least...a good splash of some Cabernet wine! :D Play with it and make it your own!!! ~Bon Appetite All~

Reviewed On: Oct. 15, 2009

Just whipped up a batch of this for my dog who has not only a insulinoma but, liver cancer and needs to eat a high protein , low sugar diet! I used one can chicken broth, opened a can of spinach and threw a good pinch of it directly into the beef , egg, parmesan , oregano, parsley and oatmeal mixture. I used ditali pasta as he has lost some teeth so, smaller pasta is easier for him to lap up :D Just took a taste of it and Yum! I just know my dog is going to "woof" this right up!! Thanks for the fast easy recipe

Reviewed On: Sep. 16, 2009

Came out looking just as beautiful as the picture posted but, it was missing something flavor wise? Maybe I'll stud it with some cloves and add a couple of bay leaves and oh ya, some VINO next time. Total cook time= 7 hours in a 7qt. cooker Meat very tender and vegetables were super soft and yummy, just the way I like them!:)

Reviewed On: Dec. 7, 2008