Beef Brisket Crock Pot Recipe

Enjoy tender, juicy beef brisket without heating up your kitchen! This slow cooker recipe delivers fall-apart brisket perfect for hot summer days or any occasion. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll make again and again.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 615 mins
Calories 1012 kcal
Protein 104g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Beef Brisket Crock Pot

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Beef Brisket Crock Pot

  • Beef Brisket
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • Black Pepper
  • Flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Beer
  • Bottled Chili Sauce

How to Make Beef Brisket Crock Pot

  1. Place 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion (about 1 cup) in the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Generously season a 3-4 lb beef brisket with 1 tablespoon black pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1 cup beef broth, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  4. Place the seasoned brisket on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
  5. Pour the liquid mixture over the brisket, ensuring it's mostly submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
  7. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing against the grain. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

161g

Carbs

4g