Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Pasta
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Pasta
Ingredients
For the Brisket
- 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sauce
- 2 white onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine, dry
- 1 packet beef bouillon concentrate
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
For Serving
- 12 ounces conchiglie pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the seasoned brisket and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until deeply browned and a flavorful crust has formed. Remove the brisket from the skillet and transfer it to the slow cooker.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Arrange the sliced white onions around and on top of the seared brisket in the slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, beef bouillon concentrate, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine the liquids and seasonings around the brisket.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender and easily shreds.
⏱️ 420 min
- 5
Once the brisket is tender, carefully remove the bay leaves. Using two forks, shred the brisket directly in the slow cooker, mixing the meat into the rich sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the brisket is shredding, cook the conchiglie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Add the cooked and drained conchiglie pasta to the slow cooker with the shredded brisket and sauce. Stir thoroughly until the pasta is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Pasta
Ingredients
For the Brisket
- 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sauce
- 2 white onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine, dry
- 1 packet beef bouillon concentrate
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
For Serving
- 12 ounces conchiglie pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the seasoned brisket and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until deeply browned and a flavorful crust has formed. Remove the brisket from the skillet and transfer it to the slow cooker.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Arrange the sliced white onions around and on top of the seared brisket in the slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, beef bouillon concentrate, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine the liquids and seasonings around the brisket.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender and easily shreds.
⏱️ 420 min - 5
Once the brisket is tender, carefully remove the bay leaves. Using two forks, shred the brisket directly in the slow cooker, mixing the meat into the rich sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the brisket is shredding, cook the conchiglie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Add the cooked and drained conchiglie pasta to the slow cooker with the shredded brisket and sauce. Stir thoroughly until the pasta is fully coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min