Slow Cooker Brisket
This slow cooker brisket is all about tender, juicy beef infused with flavors of garlic, onion, and beef broth.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker for cooking the brisket
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 ½ pound beef brisket (make sure not corned beef, you want that real deal)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt to season real good
- 1 teaspoon pepper because every brisket needs a little kick
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder to bring that cozy flavor
- 1 teaspoon onion powder to bring that cozy flavor
- 1 teaspoon oregano for a subtle herbal note
- 4 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 1 onion sliced on the bottom to create a savory bed
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth for that broth depth and juiciness
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for a touch of umami
- ¼ cup ketchup to brighten the sauce just a bit
- 1 pound baby potatoes perfect for soaking up flavor
- 4 to 5 large carrots peeled and cut into nice big chunks
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water to thicken that lovely sauce if you want
Instructions
Instructions
- Start by seasoning that brisket real good on both sides with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Don’t be shy here, you want the flavors soaking in nice and deep.
- Next, toss the sliced onions and minced garlic right in the slow cooker bottom. It’s gonna make a tasty layer to keep that meat off the surface and add more flavor to your broth.
- Now lay your seasoned brisket on top of the onion and garlic bed. You want it sitting right there where it can soak up all those fragrant juices.
- Pour in your beef broth and soy sauce over the brisket. This mix is the heart of that broth depth you're aiming for, so don’t skip it.
- Cover your slow cooker tight. Set it on low and let it go for 8 to 10 hours. This is the real slow cookin’ where the tender pull happens, so chill and let time do its thing.
- When cook time’s up, remove the brisket and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This helps keep juices inside the meat, so every slice stays moist and tasty.
Notes
Serve with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.