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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare, flavorful, and perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 34 lbs beef brisket
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp spicy smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup passata or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp molasses or black treacle
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat from the brisket and season it with salt.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and sear the brisket until golden.
  • Sauté chopped onions in the same pan until soft.
  • Mix spices, passata, molasses, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a bowl.
  • Pour the spice mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker and add bay leaves.
  • Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours until fork-tender.
  • Skim off any fat from the sauce before serving.

Notes

Choose a well-marbled brisket for the best flavor and tenderness.
You can refrigerate leftovers overnight to easily remove excess fat.
This dish pairs wonderfully with hearty sides like mashed potatoes or coleslaw.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100