Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

5 from 2 votes

This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe transforms a tough cut of beef into a mouthwatering, smoky, BBQ sauce-slathered main dish for the family barbecue. The crockpot does most of the work for you!

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time7 10

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, beef

Keyword: slow cooker beef brisket

Servings:

Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

For the brisket:

3.5 lbs. beef brisket *
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt

For the sauce:

1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup bbq sauce
3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp cornstarch
5 tbsp water

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Instructions

In a small bowl, stir the garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt together, then rub the spice mixture all over the brisket. Transfer the brisket to your slow cooker.
Next, whisk all of the sauce ingredients EXCEPT the cornstarch and water together in a bowl or glass measuring cup, then pour over the brisket.
Cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours.
Once the time is up, carefully transfer the brisket to a small baking sheet, then spoon a few spoonfuls of the sauce overtop. Place the brisket in the oven and broil for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, then repeat this process 1 or 2 more times.
Pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan, then heat over medium until it comes to a simmer.
Next, whisk the cornstarch and water together, then pour the slurry in with the sauce and whisk to combine. Continue simmering the sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
Serve brisket with the sauce on the side, or pour some of the sauce overtop. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.

*Can use a 4 lb. brisket, but it’s a little tight fitting into the slow cooker. I found a 3 or 3.5 lb. brisket fit better.

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