Indulge in smoky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection with this Texas Style Beef Brisket Slow Cooker recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, this 4-pound beef brisket is seared to seal in its rich flavor before slow-cooking to tender perfection in a savory broth enriched with barbecue sauce and a touch of liquid smoke. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of an 8-hour low-and-slow cook, this dish captures the essence of classic Texas BBQ right in your own kitchen. Serve it alongside coleslaw, cornbread, or your favorite sides for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal for family dinners, game days, or gatherings, this easy slow cooker brisket is a hands-off recipe that guarantees smoky Texas-style flavor with every bite!
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Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create a rub.
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the brisket, ensuring all sides are coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke. Pour this mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Optional: Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and use it as a sauce to serve with the brisket.
Serve the sliced brisket with the sauce and your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables.
Calories |
838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*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.