Best 7 Sensational Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exceptional slow-cooked beef brisket, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets of creating this mouthwatering dish, from selecting the perfect cut of beef to mastering the art of slow cooking. Explore variations of the classic recipe, including a zesty Asian-inspired brisket, a smoky and aromatic barbecue brisket, and a hearty Guinness-braised brisket. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish that's perfect for special occasions or casual family gatherings. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and savor the richness of slow-cooked beef brisket, a dish that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET



Slow Cooker Beef Brisket image

Wonderfully juicy, flavor exploding, melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is "better than any restaurant" according to my food critic husband! It's the ultimate easy company dinner because it can be made days in advance then reheated in the slow cooker for stress free entertaining (which is actually my preferred method)!

Provided by Jen

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4-5 pounds beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce ((directions to follow))
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt
1 tsp EACH onion powder, chipotle powder, pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reserved Spice Rub from above
1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke (optional but recommended*)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with sides/jelly roll pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
  • Spray 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Trim brisket of excess fat and rinse and pat dry. If your brisket is extra long then slice it in half so it will fit in your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together Spice Rub ingredients. Remove 1 tablespoon Spice Rub and add to a medium bowl to use in your barbecue sauce. Rub all remaining Spice Rub evenly all over the meat then place brisket on prepared baking sheet. (You can let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 24 hours if desired). Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F to sear meat.
  • Meanwhile, add all of the Barbecue Sauce ingredients to the 1 tablespoon reserved Spice Rub and whisk to combine. Remove 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and add to slow cooker along with 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon beef bouillon. Whisk to combine (the bouillon will not be completely dissolved but will dissolve during cooking).
  • Using tongs (so you don't burn yourself) carefully transfer brisket to slow cooker. It will be large so you will have to squish it in. Not all of it will be under the liquid.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours until brisket is very tender, flipping over half way through cooking. If your brisket is tough, it just needs to cook longer.
  • Remove brisket to a foil lined baking sheet. Brush with barbecue sauce and broil 5-10 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Meanwhile, microwave or simmer remaining barbecue sauce until warmed through.
  • Brush brisket again with barbecue sauce and slice across the grain or chop if desired. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce plain or they make delicious sandwiches. (See side dish suggestions below recipe.)
  • MAKE AHEAD: I often will cook my brisket until tender then remove the removable ceramic insert and refrigerate the brisket in the juices. The next day, I skip off all the hardened fat then cook on LOW in the slow cooker for 1-2 hours until warmed through and proceed with recipe.

SLOW-COOKED TENDER BEEF BRISKET



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Brisket can be difficult to cook, but this recipe always turns out great. I live in the country and have a 60-mile commute to work each day, so I use the slow cooker often. It's a great way to get a good meal on the table for my family after a long day. -Jenni Arnold, Woodbury, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh beef brisket (4 pounds)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut brisket into thirds; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Thinly slice meat across the grain. If desired, thicken cooking liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET



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This beef brisket turned out perfect! My husband couldn't stop bragging about. It will melt in your mouth and the broth it cooks in is amazing and simple.

Provided by Cooking with Kimberly Wood

Categories     Beef Brisket

Time 8h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground mustard powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (2 pound) beef brisket
2 medium yellow onions, quartered
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, mustard powder, onion powder, and garlic powder for dry rub together in a small bowl.
  • Mix beef broth, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce for cooking liquid in a separate bowl.
  • Place onions and carrots in a slow cooker. Pour cooking liquid over top and set to temperature High to let it warm up.
  • Meanwhile, rinse brisket under cold water. Pat it dry, then season all over with the dry rub. Place brisket in the slow cooker on top of the onions and carrots, with the fatty side facing up. The cooking liquid should reach just to the bottom of the brisket; if not, add a little water.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours. Turn the slow cooker off and transfer brisket to a foil-lined sheet pan. Trim some of the fat if desired.
  • Place barbecue sauce in a bowl. Ladle 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid from the slow cooker into the bowl and mix it with the barbecue sauce. Baste the fatty side of the brisket with this mixture.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place the brisket in the preheated oven so there are 6 inches between the top of the brisket and the burner. Broil until the fatty edges start to crisp up, 2 to 4 minutes; watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice brisket thinly and against the grain.
  • Remove vegetables from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon, and serve alongside the brisket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 165.7 mg, Fat 62.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 24.7 g, Sodium 904 mg

SLOW-COOKER BEEF BRISKET



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Simple, savory and warming, this slow-cooker brisket is a traditional take on pot roast that's as easy as it is comforting. Make it the centerpiece of a family feast, or slice and shred it for a sandwich stuffer. Either way, this brisket is true to tradition (or maybe it's superstition), in that it tastes better the next day. So next time you're hosting the family gathering, save some stress and get this done ahead of time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 cup 1 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub brisket with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Rub with salt and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook brisket in skillet 2 minutes on fattiest side, then turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes on other side, until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to skillet. Add onions; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown. Add carrots and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat just to simmering. Pour mixture over brisket in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until brisket is very tender.
  • Transfer brisket to cutting board; cool slightly, cut into slices, and serve with vegetables and cooking juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER BRISKET WITH GOLDEN ALE GRAVY & HORSERADISH MASH



Slow cooker brisket with golden ale gravy & horseradish mash image

Prepare this beef brisket and let it bubble away in the slow cooker, leaving you with a tender, rich stew. Add a kick to your mash using horseradish

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1.2kg brisket, rolled
2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 large onions, sliced
4 tbsp plain flour
500-550ml golden ale
1 tbsp yeast or beef extract
1 tbsp dark brown soft sugar, plus extra to taste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus extra to taste
1⁄2 bunch of thyme
2 bay leaves
500ml hot beef stock
2 tsp cornflour (optional)
2kg Maris Piper or other floury potatoes, chopped
4 tbsp horseradish
100g butter
100g crème fraîche
handful of parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season the brisket all over with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan (or use the sear function on your slow cooker) and sear the meat all over until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add another drizzle of oil, if needed, and fry the onions with a pinch of salt until lightly golden, about 12 mins. Sprinkle over the flour, stir until well-mixed, then pour in the ale and scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up any browned bits. Tip everything into the slow cooker (if using a frying pan).
  • Add the yeast or beef extract, sugar and vinegar, then the beef and herbs. Top up with stock until the brisket is just over half submerged. Cover and cook for 7-8 hrs on low until tender. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and cover to keep warm. Use the reduce or simmer function on your slow cooker and simmer for 10-15 mins until the gravy has thickened to your liking. If your slow cooker doesn't have a simmer function, pour the gravy into a pan and simmer on the hob until thickened. Add a pinch more salt, sugar or a dash more vinegar if needed. If you like your gravy to be extra-thick, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water, then add to the pan and bubble for a few minutes.
  • Just before you remove the meat from the slow cooker, start on the mash. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 20 mins until very tender when pressed. Drain and steam-dry for a few minutes before mashing with the horseradish, butter and crème fraîche. Scatter with parsley to serve. Cut the brisket into wedges and serve with the gravy and mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER TEXAS SMOKED BEEF BRISKET



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This is a wonderful and very easy recipe to throw in the slow cooker on those really busy days. It can be increased for a large group or downsized for 2 people. It reminds me of summers in Texas.

Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ pounds beef brisket
¾ cup barbeque sauce
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ onion, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin together in a bowl; rub evenly over the surface of the brisket. Put brisket in a large, resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Stir barbeque sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in the bottom of a slow cooker. Lay brisket into the sauce mixture. Arrange onions atop the brisket.
  • Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 6 to 7 hours. Rest brisket 10 minutes before slicing or shredding; serve with sauce from the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3520.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

SENSATIONAL SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET



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Beef brisket cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of seasonings. So tender you can cut it with a fork.

Provided by Cajun Girl

Categories     Roasts

Time 6h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3 shallots, chopped
¼ cup unsalted margarine
1 ½ cups Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®), divided
1 (5 pound) beef brisket
2 cups red wine
½ cup water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth (such as Progresso®)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®)
2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and shallots until mushrooms have released their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Set mushroom mixture aside.
  • Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. Rub beef brisket thoroughly with spice mixture; place brisket into the margarine and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Brown the brisket well on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. As the Worcestershire sauce cooks into the brisket, pour in more, about 1/2 cup at a time, until 1 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce has been added.
  • Place a rack into a heavy Dutch oven; place the brisket onto the rack. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce pan drippings, red wine, water, garlic, and beef broth. Top the brisket with the mushroom mixture. Drizzle 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the mushrooms and top with 2 tablespoons sliced unsalted margarine.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and bake brisket in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake 1 more hour. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C) and bake 1 additional hour. Baste with pan drippings every hour.
  • Let the brisket rest for about 20 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with pan gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1836.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef brisket: Select a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
  • Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the meat. This will help prevent the brisket from becoming too greasy.
  • Season the brisket: Rub the brisket with a mixture of salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. You can also add a dry rub made from garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Brown the brisket: Sear the brisket in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This will help develop flavor and color.
  • Add liquid to the pot: Add enough liquid to the pot to cover the brisket by at least 1 inch. You can use water, beef broth, or a combination of both.
  • Cover the pot and cook the brisket: Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook the brisket for at least 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Let the brisket rest: Once the brisket is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the meat reabsorb its juices and become even more tender.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked beef brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual family meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your brisket turns out perfect every time.

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