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Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Recipe Easy Tender Juicy for Cozy Dinners

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This slow cooked beef brisket recipe delivers incredibly tender and juicy meat with simple ingredients and hands-off cooking, perfect for cozy dinners and versatile leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef brisket (flat cut with good marbling)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced (about 250g)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired, leaving some fat for moisture.
  2. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the brisket.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the brisket for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
  4. Transfer the seared brisket to the slow cooker.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Transfer onions and garlic on top of the brisket in the slow cooker.
  7. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the brisket and onions. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs if using.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until fork-tender.
  9. Remove brisket from slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  10. Slice thinly against the grain and serve with cooking liquid as sauce or gravy.

Notes

Do not skip searing the brisket as it locks in flavor and adds a crust. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Save cooking liquid for gravy or to moisten leftovers. Let brisket rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Optionally add apple cider vinegar or coffee to broth for deeper flavor. Avoid microwaving leftovers directly; reheat gently with broth to keep moist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of brisket with
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 430
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 30

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