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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 Time9 hours
Total Time9 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Brisket Recipe, brisket recipe, Slow Cooker Brisket
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds uncooked beef brisket fat trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup low sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 yukon gold potatoes peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

  • Lightly coat a 6-quart oval slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne. Set aside.
  • Warm olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with a bit of salt and pepper; add to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to the crockpot.
  • Dot the beef evenly with the liquid smoke, then sprinkle with the spice mixture and gently rub it in.
  • Add the onion and carrots over the top.
  • Whisk together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the veggies and brisket.
  • Cover and cook on low until fork tender, for 8-10 hours. (Add in the potatoes and submerge in the liquid when there is 2 hours left in the cooking time.)
  • 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.

Notes

  • Barbecue sauce: We love our homemade bbq sauce or Sweet Baby Rays.
  • Liquid smoke: This adds a wonderful mesquite flavor to the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2788IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg