Description
Tender and flavorful, this Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. The brisket is seasoned to perfection, slow-cooked until tender, and smothered in a savory barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
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Beef Brisket:
- 3–4 lb beef brisket (trimmed)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Season the Brisket: Mix together salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mix over the brisket.
- Sear the Brisket: Sear the brisket in a skillet until browned.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together barbecue sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place brisket in the slow cooker, pour sauce over it, and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Rest and Serve: Let the brisket rest before slicing or shredding. Serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For crispier edges, broil the cooked brisket for 5–7 minutes.
- This brisket is delicious in sandwiches, tacos, or with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
