Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket is a mouthwatering dish that transforms a simple cut of meat into a tender, flavorful feast. With minimal effort, this recipe combines juicy beef brisket with smoky barbecue sauce, creating an aroma that fills your home and invites family and friends to gather around the table. Perfect for game day or cozy weeknights, this dish promises unforgettable moments with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef brisket
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Season brisket generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- In a hot skillet, sear each side of the brisket for about three minutes until browned.
- Layer half of the sliced onions in the slow cooker, add minced garlic and the brisket, then top with remaining onions.
- Pour BBQ sauce over all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 5 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the brisket overnight for enhanced flavor. Experiment with different barbecue sauces or add spices like cayenne for extra heat.