Deli Style Brisket Crock Pot
Elevate your comfort food game with this Deli Style Brisket Crock Pot recipe—a rich, flavorful meal that practically cooks itself. Featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection with layers of caramelized onions, garlic, and a tangy-sweet sauce made from beef broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and tomato paste, this hearty dish is both impressive and easy to make. A touch of smoked paprika and bay leaves infuses the brisket with warm, smoky undertones, while eight hours in the slow cooker ensures fork-tender results every time. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe brings deli-inspired flavors to your table, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or meal prepping. Serve it with sides like mashed potatoes or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef brisket
- 2 large Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper, rubbing it in evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on both sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to the crock pot.
Peel the yellow onions and slice them into thick rings. Peel and smash the garlic cloves. Layer the onions and garlic over the brisket in the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, and smoked paprika. Pour the mixture over the brisket and onions.
Add the bay leaves to the crock pot, tucking them into the liquid around the brisket.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Carefully remove the brisket from the crock pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the crock pot, then drizzle the liquid over the sliced brisket before serving.
Serve the brisket with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
