Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe yields tender, flavorful beef that practically melts in your mouth. The slow cooking process allows the meat to become incredibly tender, while the combination of savory seasonings, caramelized onions, and mushrooms adds depth of flavor.
- Author: maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Beef Brisket:
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 lb beef brisket
- 2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Vegetables and Broth:
- 1 lb yellow onions (2 medium), sliced into thick strips
- 1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or beef broth
- 2 ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Season and Sear the Brisket: Generously season the brisket with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until browned.
- Caramelize the Onions: Sauté the sliced onions until caramelized and place on top of the brisket.
- Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic: Sauté mushrooms until soft, then add garlic.
- Prepare the Broth: Combine chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the brisket and vegetables.
- Slow Cook the Brisket: Cook on low for 7-8 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the beef, return to the slow cooker, and serve with mushrooms and juices.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, you can deglaze the skillet with a bit of red wine after searing the brisket.
- This dish is perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: beef brisket, slow cooker, comfort food, savory, tender, flavorful