Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket is a beautifully tender, melt-in-your-mouth dish where beef brisket is slow-braised for hours in a rich, flavorful sauce. 🥩🍷🔥
Perfect for cozy family dinners, BBQs, or even special occasions!
🕒 Time: 6–8 hours (slow cooker) or 3–4 hours (oven)
🍽 Serves: 6–8
🌟 Ingredients:
- 1.5–2 kg beef brisket
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (or tomato paste for a classic braise)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for deep umami)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional, for a subtle tang)
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional, for extra aroma)
🔪 Instructions:
- Season the Brisket:
- Rub the brisket all over with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Brisket:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the brisket on both sides until browned (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- This locks in flavor!
- Prepare the Sauce Base:
- In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Add beef broth, BBQ sauce (or tomato paste), Worcestershire, soy sauce, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Stir well to combine.
- Slow Cook:
- Slow Cooker Method:
- Place brisket in the slow cooker.
- Pour sauce over the top.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
- Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Place brisket in a roasting pan.
- Pour sauce over it, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Slow Cooker Method:
- Finish and Serve:
- Once done, let the brisket rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice against the grain for the most tender bites.
- Spoon the rich sauce over the meat!
🍽️ Perfect Pairings:
- Creamy mashed potatoes 🥔
- Buttery cornbread 🌽
- Roasted vegetables 🥕🥦
- Crisp slaw for a refreshing crunch 🥗
💡 Tips:
- Always slice brisket against the grain to keep it tender. 🔪
- Save extra sauce to drizzle over everything — it’s gold! 🥘
- For a smoky BBQ flavor, finish brisket on a grill for 5 minutes per side after slow cooking. 🔥
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket = fall-apart tender beef + rich, savory sauce = pure comfort food bliss. 🥩❤️🔥
Would you like me to also give you a Texas-Style BBQ Brisket version too (with dry rub and no sauce)? 🌵🍖
