Description
Tender and flavorful, this Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce is a classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The juicy brisket is cooked low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, then slathered in a homemade BBQ sauce that adds a savory-sweet kick to every bite.
Ingredients
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Beef Brisket:
- 3–4 pounds beef brisket (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Rub the spice mixture over the brisket. Sear the brisket in a skillet until browned.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: Whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place the brisket in the slow cooker, pour the BBQ sauce over it, and cook until tender.
- Serve: Rest the brisket, skim excess fat from the sauce, then slice or shred the brisket. Serve with the BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the seasoned brisket overnight before cooking.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or use the brisket for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
