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slow cooked beef brisket

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooked Beef Brisket for Cozy Nights

This slow cooked beef brisket will melt in your mouth, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 4 lbs Beef Brisket fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
For the Aromatics and Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • 2 large Yellow Onions sliced
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke or Espresso Powder optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the beef brisket dry with paper towels. Trim the fat cap to about 1/4 inch.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and dried thyme. Rub this mixture all over the brisket.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 3–4 minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  5. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Pour the mixture over the brisket. Toss in bay leaves.
  8. Cook on Low for 8–10 hours or High for 5–6 hours until fork-tender.
  9. Let the brisket rest for 20 minutes after cooking. Strain the cooking liquid and reduce it into a gravy.
  10. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the brisket to rest for maximum juiciness. For deeper flavor, consider adding coffee or cocoa during cooking.

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