Name: Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4–5 lb (1.8–2.3 kg) 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 for depth

Description

Tender and juicy beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

4–5 lb (1.8–2.3 kg) 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 for depth

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Instructions

Pat the brisket dry and trim the fat cap to about 1/4 inch. In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and thyme. Rub this mixture all over the brisket.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 3–4 minutes on each side until it is deeply browned. Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in smashed garlic for about 30 seconds. Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar; let it simmer for 1 minute. Pour this mixture over the brisket and add bay leaves.
For slow cooking, set the slow cooker to Low and cook for 8–10 hours (or on High for 5–6 hours) until the meat is fork-tender. If using a Dutch oven, cover it tightly and bake in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3 1/2–4 1/2 hours.
Once done, let the brisket rest for 20 minutes, tented with foil. Strain the cooking liquid and discard the bay leaves. Reduce the liquid on the stove for 8–12 minutes until it becomes a glossy gravy.
Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch slices (or shred) and serve with warm gravy and onions.

Notes

Allow the brisket to rest after cooking to retain its juices better. For deeper flavor, consider adding smoked chipotle or other spices to the rub.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 600 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American