Description
Tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory flavors, this Slow-Cooked Brisket is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or cozy dinners, this recipe guarantees melt-in-your-mouth goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) beef brisket, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup dry red wine (optional, or use extra broth)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Brisket:
Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket, pressing it into the meat. - Sear the Brisket: 🔥
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on both sides until browned, about 4–5 minutes per side. This step locks in flavor. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker. - Prepare the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, beef broth, and wine (if using). Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer. - Slow Cook: ⏲️
Pour the sauce mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the brisket is fork-tender. - Rest and Slice:
Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin strips. - Serve:
Spoon the sauce and onions over the sliced brisket. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Make Ahead: This brisket tastes even better the next day! Store in the sauce for maximum flavor.
- Variations: Add carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 8h
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Americain
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Brisket, Slow Cooker Brisket, Beef Brisket Recipe, Comfort Food, Tender Brisket, Easy Dinner, Crockpot Brisket, Family Meal