SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET

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SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET
SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET

There are certain meals that instantly make a house feel warmer, even before the first bite. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is one of those recipes for me. It’s the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with a deep, savory aroma early in the day and quietly works its magic while life keeps moving around it. Laundry piles up, homework gets done, phones buzz… and meanwhile, dinner is already taking care of itself.

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3½ lb beef brisket flat or point cut
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Optional for thicker gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Season the brisket
  • Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Rub the seasoning evenly over all sides of the brisket.
  • Sear for flavor (optional but recommended)
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Build the base
  • Scatter the sliced onions and minced garlic around and on top of the brisket.
  • Mix the sauce
  • In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture over the brisket. Add bay leaves.
  • Slow cook
  • Cover and cook:
  • LOW: 8–10 hours (best for ultra-tender brisket)
  • HIGH: 4–5 hours
  • The brisket is done when it’s fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
  • Rest and slice
  • Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain or shred, depending on preference.
  • Optional gravy
  • Remove bay leaves. Whisk cornstarch and water together, stir into the hot cooking liquid, and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  • Serve
  • Spoon the sauce over the brisket and serve hot.