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slow cooked beef brisket

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Recipe

This slow cooked beef brisket provides a melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 4-5 lb Beef Brisket with fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • 2.5 tsp Kosher Salt essential for seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar can substitute honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder optional if using fresh onions
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin optional
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme substitute with fresh thyme if desired
For the Vegetables & Sauce
  • 2 large Yellow Onions thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1.5 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth ensure gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste can substitute with pureed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce check for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 Bay Leaves discard before serving
For Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing the brisket
  • 0.5 tsp Liquid Smoke optional
  • 1 tsp Espresso Powder optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
  1. Pat the brisket dry and trim the fat cap. Rub the brisket with salt, pepper, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. Sauté onions in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes. Add smashed garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. To the skillet, add broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 1 minute and pour over brisket.
  5. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or High for 5-6 hours until tender. For Dutch oven, bake covered at 300°F for 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
  6. Rest the brisket for 20 minutes, then slice against the grain. Strain and reduce the cooking liquid for gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use well-marbled brisket for the best flavor. Properly sear the meat and slice against the grain for tenderness. Store leftovers submerged in sauce.

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