Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Slow cooker beef brisket is a fantastic dish that yields tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Here’s a simple recipe to make slow cooker beef brisket:

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pounds beef brisket
• 2 onions, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
• Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
4. Place the seasoned beef brisket on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
5. Pour the sauce mixture over the brisket, making sure it is evenly coated.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
7. Once the brisket is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
8. If desired, you can thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
9. Serve the sliced beef brisket with the thickened sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.
10. Enjoy your delicious slow cooker beef brisket with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.

This slow cooker beef brisket recipe is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal, and it’s sure to become a family favorite!