Description
Create a delicious and tender beef brisket with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting meal that tastes like it simmered all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 pound beef brisket
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Season the beef brisket generously with salt and pepper. Place the brisket on top of the onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pour the liquid mixture over the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the brisket is very tender.
- Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the sliced brisket with the cooking juices spooned over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme to the slow cooker.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the brisket and vegetables, then make a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) and stir it into the cooking liquid. Cook on high for a few minutes until thickened.
- This brisket is wonderful served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 ounces
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 (depending on fat content)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-18g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 5-10g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-150mg