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Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Ultra tender beef brisket slow cooked with savory spices, onions, and rich sauce until fall-apart perfect and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brisket
  • 3-4 lb beef brisket
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season brisket with spices and sear on both sides.
  2. Place onions and garlic in slow cooker and add brisket.
  3. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over brisket.
  4. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours or high 5 to 6 hours.
  5. Slice against the grain and serve with juices.

Notes

Always slice against the grain for tenderness. Cooking low and slow is essential for best results.