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slow cooked beef brisket

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket for Unforgettable Family Gatherings

This slow cooked beef brisket is perfect for family gatherings, offering tenderness and rich flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 3 pounds Beef Brisket
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
For Searing and Flavor Building
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Yellow Onions sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth gluten-free if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce gluten-free if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 each Bay Leaves
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke or Espresso Powder

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
  1. Prep the Brisket: Pat the beef brisket dry, trim excess fat, and rub generously with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Sear the Brisket: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the brisket on each side for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until soft and then add minced garlic.
  4. Combine Sauces: Pour in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar; simmer, then pour over brisket.
  5. Cooking Time: Set slow cooker on Low for 8-10 hours or High for 5-6 hours, or cook in Dutch oven at 300°F for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
  6. Rest & Reduce: Let brisket rest for 20 minutes, strain cooking liquid, and simmer until reduced to a gravy.
  7. Serve: Slice brisket against the grain, drizzle with gravy, and garnish with caramelized onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow brisket to rest for 20 minutes and store leftovers submerging in gravy for moisture.

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