Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
A simple yet impressive slow-cooked beef brisket that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Brisket
- 3 lbs lean beef brisket (trim off excess fat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
For the Slow Cooker Sauce
- 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup sugar-free barbecue sauce (or homemade WW-friendly BBQ sauce)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and oregano.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the brisket.
Searing the Meat (Optional)
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the brisket for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.
Making the Sauce & Cooking
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the brisket on top, then pour the sauce over the meat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours (or HIGH for 5-6 hours), until fork-tender.
Shredding & Serving
- Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice or shred the meat and drizzle some of the cooking juices over the brisket before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the brisket with the spice rub overnight. If you like a little heat, add some cayenne pepper to the spice mixture. Always let the brisket rest after cooking for the juiciest results.