Description
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is the ultimate easy dinner idea for meat lovers who crave juicy, flavorful results without the hassle. This recipe transforms a humble cut of beef into a fork-tender masterpiece, slow-cooked in bold spices and BBQ sauce for hours of effortless flavor. Whether you’re after hearty dinner ideas, prepping for a week of meals, or looking for a quick crowd-pleaser, this brisket recipe delivers every time. Serve it sliced with mashed potatoes or tuck it into a sandwich—either way, it’s a savory hit worth repeating.
Ingredients
3–4 lb beef brisket (flat cut)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning all over the brisket.
2. (Optional) Sear the brisket in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side for a golden crust.
3. Place brisket in the slow cooker. Pour beef broth around (not over) the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, spread BBQ sauce over the brisket. Cover and continue cooking.
5. Let brisket rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Spoon juices over the top before serving.
Notes
Searing the brisket enhances flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
Always slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 brisket
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg