Description
A rich and hearty Slow Cooked Braised Beef Brisket Rigatoni infused with fresh and dried tarragon, simmered slowly to tender perfection, then combined with a creamy parmesan sauce for a comforting Italian-inspired meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 150g rigatoni
Beef and Sauce
- 400g beef brisket joint
- 200ml white wine
- 350ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp tarragon (fresh and dried, divided)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 brown onion (diced)
- Fresh thyme (a few sprigs)
- 150ml single cream
- 75g parmesan (grated)
Instructions
- Pan-fry Beef: Heat a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the beef brisket until it develops a slight brown crust on all sides to enhance the flavor.
- Slow Cook: Transfer the browned brisket to a slow cooker. Add the diced onion, fresh thyme sprigs, dried tarragon, beef stock, and white wine. Season with sea salt to taste. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred easily.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water following the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Shred Beef and Combine: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, add the single cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Toss the rigatoni with the creamy shredded beef mixture in the slow cooker or a serving bowl. Plate the pasta and garnish with extra dried tarragon and parmesan cheese as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your rich, comforting meal.
Notes
- For best results, brown the beef thoroughly to boost the depth of flavor in the final dish.
- You can substitute single cream with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- If desired, add a pinch of black pepper during cooking for extra seasoning.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors often improve after a day.
