Description
This slow cooker beef brisket is flavorful and tender, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 5 pounds beef brisket (flat cut preferred)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt (use less if your BBQ sauce is salty)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (divided)
- ¾ cup beef broth (low sodium if possible)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Pat brisket dry and rub the seasoning mixture all over, pressing it into the meat.
- Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil and sear brisket 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Whisk beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon (if using), and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Pour the mixture around the brisket.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the brisket is very tender and pulls apart easily.
- Remove brisket and rest 15 to 20 minutes, tented with foil.
- Skim excess fat from slow cooker liquid if needed. Stir in remaining barbecue sauce.
- Slice brisket against the grain, or shred with two forks. Toss with sauce.
- Optional: Broil brisket on a foil-lined baking sheet with sauce for 3 to 6 minutes for caramelized edges. Serve with extra sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper.
- Serve with sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg