Crockpot Brisket
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked brisket made in the crockpot with simple seasonings and onions for a melt-in-your-mouth meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds beef brisket
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin to create a dry rub.
- Pat the brisket dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the meat.
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the seasoned brisket on top of the onions, fat side up.
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Remove brisket from the crockpot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve with onions from the crockpot and optional pan juices.
Notes
For best results, choose a well-marbled brisket and do not skip the resting period—it ensures maximum tenderness.