Savory Brisket Stew

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14 people

3 pounds fresh beef brisket, cut into 3 pieces lengthwise
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cut into ¾ to 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into ½-inch wedges
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
28 ounces Progresso crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups Progresso beef flavored broth
1 cup dry red wine or Progresso beef flavored broth
14 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
¼ cup quick-cooking tapioca

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In cooker, arrange brisket pieces, fat side up.
Add remaining ingredients except noodles and tapioca in order listed.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
Meanwhile, remove brisket from cooker and place fat side up on cutting board.
In necessary, scrape off any fat from brisket and discard.
Using 2 forks, coarsely shred brisket.
Stir tapioca into liquid in cooker.
Return shredded brisket to cooker.
Increase heat setting to high.
Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thickened.
Serve stew in soup bowls over hot noodles.