Description
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef brisket recipe, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 lbs uncooked beef brisket (fat trimmed)
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 small sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1½ cups barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup low sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp 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 are 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
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the brisket.
- This recipe can easily be adjusted for smaller or larger portions by modifying the amount of meat and cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg