Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff

stew meat

Italian seasoning

salt and pepper, to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper)

beef broth (I used low sodium)

sliced mushrooms (preferably fresh, not canned)

Worcestershire sauce

minced garlic

dijon mustard

sour cream

cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, softened

corn starch (or flour) + ½ cup beef broth

short pasta noodles, cooked according to package instructions (egg noodles are traditionally served with stroganoff but penne, macaroni, or spiral all work well)