Description
This slow cooker BBQ brisket is a rich, tender beef dish slow-cooked in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce until it falls apart with ease. Perfect for gatherings or family meals, it delivers big flavor with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lb) beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1½ cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season brisket with salt and pepper.
- Sear brisket 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, cook sliced onion for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in beef broth, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer gently.
- Pour sauce over brisket in the slow cooker, coating it fully.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or until fork-tender.
- Let brisket rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred. Spoon extra sauce on top and serve.
Notes
- Searing adds flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Add ½ tsp liquid smoke for extra smokiness.
- Shred brisket and mix with sauce for sandwiches or sliders.
- Use flat-cut for slicing or point-cut for shredding.
- Add carrots or potatoes to cook alongside brisket if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
