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Delicious slow cooker beef brisket served with sides

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Transform a classic brisket into a tender masterpiece with this easy slow cooker recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pounds beef brisket Trim excess fat before cooking.
  • 1 each onion, sliced Layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Trim excess fat from the beef brisket and place it on top of the onions.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the brisket.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is very tender.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  2. Shred or slice the brisket and drizzle with the reserved cooking liquid.

Notes

Don’t skip the fat trimming! It ensures the dish doesn’t become greasy. Check the brisket after 8 hours to avoid overcooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.