Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is a great dish because the long, gentle cooking makes the meat very tender and flavorful. Here’s a reliable, simple recipe you can make at home. 🍖🥘
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 kg Beef Brisket
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (optional but recommended)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Sear the brisket
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat.
- Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
- Sear each side for 3–4 minutes until browned.
(This step adds extra flavor but you can skip it if needed.)
2. Prepare the slow cooker
- Put sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the brisket on top.
3. Add the sauce
Mix together:
- Beef broth
- BBQ sauce
- Soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
Pour this mixture over the brisket.
4. Cook
- Low: 8–10 hours (best for tenderness)
- High: 4–5 hours
The brisket is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.
5. Serve
Slice or shred the brisket and spoon the juices over it.
Great with:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice 🍚
- Sandwich buns 🥪
- Roasted vegetables 🥕
💡 Extra tip:
If you want thicker gravy, remove the brisket and simmer the slow-cooker liquid in a pan for 5–10 minutes until reduced.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 3 slow cooker brisket flavor styles (BBQ, Asian soy-ginger, and Middle Eastern) 🍖
- Or a “set-and-forget” 5-ingredient brisket version that’s even easier.
