Savory Brisket Stew- low sodium version

The regular version of this stew is listed as well. This one is made to be low sodium. Like the original version, this makes a full slow cooker but can be easily cut in half.

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 6 hours 20 minutes
by TimGa

Ingredients

3 pounds Beef Brisket cut in 3 pieces

1 medium Butternut squash peeled, cut in 3/4 inch cubes- about 8 cups

1 medium Onion cut into 1/2 inch wedges

1 teaspoon Black pepper

1 can Tomatoes- diced no salt added or 28 ounce can crushed not salt if available

4 tablespoons Tomato paste mixed with diced tomotoes when

2 cups Herb Ox no sodium beef bouillon mixed with 2 cups water hot from tap

1 cup Dry red wine or 1 more package Herb ox as above.

1/4 cup Tapioca- quick cooking

28 oz package Extra Wide Egg Noodles


Directions

Spray 5-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange brisket pieces fat side up. Add remaining ingredients in order- except tapioca and noodles. Before adding the tomatoes, use a Bullet type mixer or blender to "crush" the tomatoes and tomato paste similar to crushed canned tomatoes. Also, using the same Bullet or blender- mix the packages of Herb Ox Beef with water hot from the tap before adding to the cooker. The stew is better if you use the wine for the lsa Cover, cook on low for 6-7 hours. Remove brisket from cooker and place fat side up on cutting board. If needed, scrape the fat from the brisket. Use forks to shred the beef. Stir the tapioca into the liquid in the slow cooker. Return shredded brisket to the cooker. Increase the heat to high, cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Should thicken. Serve over noodles cooker according to package.

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