Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Family Weeknight Dinner

I don’t know why the idea to have beef brisket popped into my head this weekend, but am I ever glad that it did. I had a feeling that making a batch of slow cooker beef brisket would be a hit with everyone in my family…even the kids…and it was. I love making meals in the slow cooker, especially when the recipe doesn’t require any additional cooking…those are always the best recipes. I served our slow cooker beef brisket on a bun, with a side of homemade coleslaw and caesar salad. The perfect way to end a busy weekend and head into a busy week.

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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

A super simple and family friendly, slow cooker beef brisket recipe.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 30 mins

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef recipe, crock pot recipe, slow cooker recipe

Servings: 6 people

Author: Jen

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pound beef brisket

For the BBQ Sauce

• 1 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 3 tbsp cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp woresetshire sauce
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

For the Brisket Rub

• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

For the BBQ sauce

• Pour all the BBQ sauce into the bottom of the crock pot, stir to combine.

For the brisket dry rub

• Combine all the dry rub ingredients in a large bowl, stir to combine.
• Slice the beef brisket in half...so it fits easily into the slow cooker.
• Place the brisket in the bowl with the dry ingredients and evenly coat the brisket with the dry rub.
• Place the coated brisket into the slow cooker. Cover and cook, on low, for 10 hours.
• After 10 hours, remove the brisket and place in a large baking dish. Using 2 forks, pull apart the beef. Or, slice the beef into thin slices.
• Allow the BBQ sauce to sit and then use a large spoon to remove the fat from the top of the sauce.
• Return the beef to the crock pot and stir in the sauce.
• Serve and enjoy

Notes

Adapted from Chow.com

In response to the question “What slow cooker do I use?” I actually use a very old and reliable Cuisinart Slow Cooker.
It used to belong to my mother. Now, if I was buying a new slow cooker, I would reach for another Cuisinart cooker…like this 6 1/2 quart, stainless steel, programmable option. I think we could make a lot of great meals together.

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