Description
Mouthwatering slow cooker brisket delivers rich Texas-style comfort straight to dinner tables. Tender meat infused with smoky spices melts perfectly with minimal effort, promising a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3.5 pounds beef brisket (not corned)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Blend aromatic spices of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano into a unified seasoning mixture.
- Thoroughly massage seasoning blend across entire surface of brisket, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position brisket in slow cooker with fat layer facing upward for optimal moisture retention.
- Scatter fresh garlic cloves and sliced onions around and over the meat to enhance flavor profile.
- Create a savory liquid base by whisking broth, soy sauce, and ketchup until thoroughly combined.
- Gently pour liquid mixture over brisket, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Set slow cooker to LOW temperature and allow meat to tenderize for 8 hours, developing rich depth of taste.
- After cooking, carefully transfer brisket to resting surface and tent with aluminum foil for 15-20 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Transform cooking liquid into robust sauce by mixing arrowroot with cold water to create smooth thickening agent.
- Stir arrowroot mixture into remaining slow cooker liquid, allowing sauce to gradually thicken and intensify.
- Slice brisket against grain to maximize tenderness, creating clean, even cuts.
- Generously drizzle prepared sauce over sliced brisket before serving, ensuring each portion is infused with concentrated flavors.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from brisket to prevent greasy texture, leaving a thin layer for flavor and moisture.
- Choose a well-marbled cut for more tender and juicy results, selecting prime or choice grade if possible.
- Enhance flavor by searing brisket in a hot skillet before slow cooking to develop a rich, caramelized crust.
- Adjust seasoning mix for dietary needs by using low-sodium broth and gluten-free soy sauce for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg