Description
Succulent slow cooker beef brisket delivers mouthwatering Texas-style comfort straight to dinner tables. Tender meat bathed in rich smoky sauce promises a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger and warms hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3–4 pounds (1.5–2 kilograms) beef brisket
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously dry the beef brisket using paper towels, then generously coat with a robust blend of salt, pepper, and smoky paprika for deep flavor infusion.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface to caramelize the brisket. Sear each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, approximately 4 minutes per side, then carefully transfer to a waiting plate.
- Within the same skillet, gently transform onions into translucent, soft morsels. Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate for one minute before relocating the fragrant mixture to the slow cooker basin.
- Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking together beef broth, tangy barbecue sauce, umami-rich soy sauce, complex Worcestershire sauce, deep brown sugar, and earthy thyme in the slow cooker.
- Nestle the seared brisket atop the aromatic onion foundation, generously draping it with the prepared sauce. Seal the slow cooker and allow it to transform the meat through low, gentle heat for 8-10 hours, or accelerated high heat for 5-6 hours until the brisket surrenders and shreds effortlessly.
- After cooking, extract the brisket and grant it a brief 10-minute respite. Slice against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and optimal texture.
- Present the succulent brisket accompanied by its rich cooking liquid, complemented by creamy mashed potatoes, caramelized roasted vegetables, or crisp coleslaw for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Select a well-marbled brisket for maximum tenderness and flavor development during slow cooking.
- Searing creates a delicious caramelized crust that locks in rich, deep meat flavors before slow cooking begins.
- Slice the brisket against the grain to ensure each piece remains incredibly tender and easy to chew.
- Customize the sauce’s sweetness and tanginess by adjusting barbecue sauce and brown sugar quantities to match personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg