This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory flavor! Cooked low and slow until perfectly fork-tender, the brisket soaks up a delicious blend of seasonings and sauce for melt-in-your-mouth results. Easy, comforting, and perfect for busy days, it’s a hearty dinner the whole family will love — especially served with potatoes or on sandwiches.
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
- 3 to 3½ lb beef brisket flat or point cut
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2Â bay leaves
- Optional for thicker gravy:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
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Season the brisket
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Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Rub the seasoning evenly over all sides of the brisket.
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Sear for flavor (optional but recommended)
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer to a slow cooker.
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Build the base
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Scatter the sliced onions and minced garlic around and on top of the brisket.
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Mix the sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture over the brisket. Add bay leaves.
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Slow cook
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 8–10 hours (best for ultra-tender brisket)
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HIGH: 4–5 hours
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The brisket is done when it’s fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
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Rest and slice
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Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain or shred, depending on preference.
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Optional gravy
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Remove bay leaves. Whisk cornstarch and water together, stir into the hot cooking liquid, and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
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Serve
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Spoon the sauce over the brisket and serve hot.