Name: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Savory Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4–5 lb beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to about 1/4 inch; 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves; Optional: 1/2 tsp liquid smoke or 1 tsp espresso powder

Description

A classic slow cooker dish featuring tender beef brisket cooked in a rich, flavorful gravy.

Ingredients

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4–5 lb beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to about 1/4 inch
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
Optional: 1/2 tsp liquid smoke or 1 tsp espresso powder

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Instructions

Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and trim the fat cap to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Mix together salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub this spice mixture all over the brisket to coat it evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker.
Sauté onions in the skillet for 3-4 minutes, then add smashed garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar, bring to a simmer for about 1 minute, then pour the mixture over the brisket.
Add bay leaves and optional ingredients if using, cover, and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 5-6 hours until fork-tender.
Remove the brisket, let it rest for 20 minutes, then slice or shred.
Strain the cooking liquid to remove solids and thicken for gravy if desired.
Serve warm with gravy and sautéed onions.

Notes

Use high-quality brisket for best results. Don’t rush the cooking time, as low and slow guarantees juicy outcomes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: main course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg