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Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Pappardelle Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American Italian

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Pappardelle is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender beef stew meat slow-cooked with mushrooms, onion, and Italian seasoning, then tossed with wide pappardelle pasta and rich heavy cream. Perfect for an easy, set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers deep savory flavors with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Beef and Vegetables

  • 1/2 pound cubed beef stew meat (thawed or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms

Liquids and Seasonings

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Pasta

  • 4 ounces pappardelle pasta

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Set your slow cooker to low heat. Add the cubed beef stew meat, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, beef broth, sliced mushrooms, and Italian seasoning directly into the cooker. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
  2. Slow cook the beef mixture: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and let the mixture cook on low for 7 ½ hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the beef and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  3. Cook the pasta: After the beef is tender, add the pappardelle pasta into the slow cooker. Stir it gently to distribute the pasta through the sauce and cover again. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the savory juices.
  4. Finish with cream and seasoning: Turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream thoroughly to create a rich, creamy sauce. Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Beef stew cubes are ideal, but you can substitute with boneless beef chuck roast, boneless short ribs, flank steak, or ground beef.
  • Feel free to use any pasta you prefer instead of pappardelle, such as fettuccine or pappardelle’s close relative, tagliatelle.
  • If you don’t like mushrooms, you can omit them without compromising the overall taste.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 440 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/slow-cooker-creamy-beef-pappardelle-recipe/