Description
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“This slow cooker Garlic Beef Pasta recipe features tender beef, a rich garlic-infused sauce, and creamy pasta for an effortless, gourmet meal.”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 oz cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add to the slow cooker.
- Create the Sauce: Add beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Stir to mix with the sauce.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let cook for 15 minutes until warmed through.
- Combine with Pasta: Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain and mix into the beef mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Spicy Option: Add chopped jalapeños or extra red pepper flakes.
- Low-Carb: Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Use coconut cream and omit Parmesan.
- Different Proteins: Swap beef for chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: low cooker beef pasta, garlic beef pasta, creamy beef pasta, easy slow cooker pasta, beef pasta recipe