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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker on low) or 3-4 hours (slow cooker on high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for busy days. Tender beef stew meat is seared and then slow-cooked with garlic, beef broth, and Italian seasonings to develop rich flavors. Finished with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a luscious, creamy sauce, and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is ideal for a satisfying family dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

Beef and Seasoning

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Slow Cooker Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta and Garnish

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper, then sear the cubes in the hot skillet until browned on all sides. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté garlic and deglaze: In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, lifting all the browned bits. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker over the beef.
  3. Add seasonings and slow cook: Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using) into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef becomes tender and flavorful.
  4. Add cream and cheese: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese melts completely and the sauce has a creamy consistency.
  5. Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  6. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy beef sauce.
  7. Serve: Serve the creamy garlic beef pasta hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Use penne or rotini pasta as recommended for better sauce adherence, but any short pasta works.
  • If the sauce is too thick after adding pasta, add a splash of beef broth or cream to loosen it up.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-creamy-garlic-beef-pasta-recipe-2/