Favorite Brisket Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this flavorful "Favorite Brisket Crock Pot" recipe, a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that's as easy as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky spice blend of smoked paprika and cumin, this 4-pound beef brisket is seared to perfection before slow-cooking for hours in a rich, tangy sauce made with beef broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar. Combined with tender onions and garlic, this dish boasts deep, savory flavors that develop beautifully over time. With just 20 minutes of prep and your trusty crock pot handling the rest, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe guarantees a hearty, tender dinner to savor with family. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for an unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Beef brisket
- 2 medium, sliced Yellow onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket and pat it dry with paper towels.
Rub the brisket with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer the brisket to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant. Transfer the onions and garlic to the crock pot, spreading them over and around the brisket.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Pour this mixture over the brisket in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high heat for 6 hours) until the brisket is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the brisket from the crock pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Slice it against the grain or shred it as desired.
Optionally, skim any excess fat from the liquid in the crock pot. Serve the brisket with the juices and onions as a sauce or drizzle over the meat.
Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.5 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.7 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 568% | |
| Sodium | 11316 mg | 492% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 541.7 g | 1083% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 54.6 mg | 303% | |
| Potassium | 6169 mg | 131% | |
*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.
