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Juicy slow cooker brisket sliced on a platter with savory vegetables and rich cooking juices.

Slow Cooker Brisket

This slow cooker brisket is tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy family dinner. The meat cooks low and slow until it melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Brisket
  • 3 lb beef brisket trimmed
Sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the brisket with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Place the sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Lay the brisket on top of the onions.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the brisket.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the brisket is tender.
  6. Remove brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce from the slow cooker.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the brisket in a hot pan before placing it in the slow cooker.