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slow cooker beef brisket sliced thin on cutting board
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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket that's quick to prepare, but tastes like you labored all day over it. Incredible flavor, tender, and slices like a dream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Brisket Recipe, brisket recipe, Slow Cooker Brisket
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef brisket , fat trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and cumin.
  • Rub beef with the liquid smoke to coat, then rub with the spice mixture.
  • Lightly coat a 6-quart oval slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the barbecue and Worcestershire sauce; stir together. Add beef and coat with the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low until fork tender, for 8-10 hours.
  • Transfer beef to a cutting board; let rest, loosely covered with foil, about 20 minutes.
  • Cut meat across the grain into 1/2-inch slices and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg