Description
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef brisket that melts in your mouth and is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs (1.5-2 kg) beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on both sides until browned (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine beef broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and thyme. Stir well.
- Place the seared brisket on top of the onion mixture in the slow cooker. Spoon some sauce over the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours, until the brisket is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the brisket with its sauce on the side. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the brisket overnight before cooking.
- This dish can also be prepared in the oven at 300°F (150°C) if you don’t have a slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 3 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket, Tender Brisket, Beef Recipe, Comfort Food