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Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

A tender and flavorful beef brisket slow cooked with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and rich savory gravy until melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brisket
  • 3-4 pounds beef brisket
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots cut into chunks
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Pat brisket dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear brisket on both sides until browned.
  3. Place sliced onions and carrots in the slow cooker.
  4. Add the seared brisket on top of the vegetables.
  5. Mix beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce then pour over brisket.
  6. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until tender.
  8. Let brisket rest before slicing against the grain.
  9. Serve with cooking juices or thickened gravy.

Notes

Slice brisket against the grain for the most tender texture. Leftovers taste even better the next day.