Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket is a tender and flavorful dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a hearty meal at home. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, soaked in a rich BBQ sauce that enhances its smoky, savory flavor. The best part? It’s easy to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time. Serve it on buns, with sides, or just as is for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds Beef Brisket (trim excess fat if desired)
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (or olive oil)
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 1 ½ cups BBQ Sauce (I used Stubb’s Sticky Sweet BBQ sauce)
- ½ cup Beef Broth
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brisket: Trim the excess fat from the brisket, if desired, to reduce grease.
- Sear the Meat: Heat the avocado oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the brisket on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the brisket and set aside.
- Cook the Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the sautéed onions to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared brisket on top of the onions.
- Add Sauce and Broth: Pour the BBQ sauce and beef broth over the brisket.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Shred and Serve: Once the brisket is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Serve the shredded brisket with some of the juices from the slow cooker, garnished with parsley (optional).
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the BBQ sauce or use a spicier variety of BBQ sauce.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook this brisket in a Dutch oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and make great sandwiches or tacos!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
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