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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

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A tender and flavorful brisket cooked slowly in a rich, savory sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 4-5 pounds beef brisket, trimmed Choose one with good marbling for better flavor.
Seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the brisket.
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 none bay leaves
  • Fresh sprigs thyme

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub this seasoning mix all over the brisket.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until softened.
  5. Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the skillet. Stir in balsamic vinegar (or red wine), brown sugar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pour this mixture over the brisket.
  6. Add bay leaves and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Serving
  1. Let the brisket rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced brisket on a platter with its gravy poured over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store any leftover brisket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To preserve the flavor, keep the gravy with the meat. You can also freeze the brisket for up to 3 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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