Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Briskets are best when cooked low and slow. Here, the robust sauce has an acidic component (red wine vinegar) to tenderize the meat while infusing the beef with flavor.
Servings 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 481kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds beef brisket (see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Pat brisket dry and season on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Brown beef on all sides until a deep brown crust develops, about 7 to 10 minutes (work in batches if necessary). Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- To the Dutch oven, add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, red wine vinegar, mustard, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Transfer to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Cover and cook until the beef is fork tender, on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Remove brisket to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Slice brisket thinly across the grain, arrange a platter, and drizzle with juices from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Brisket: Look for flat cut brisket which is rectangular in shape and has a fat cap. If your brisket doesn’t fit in the Dutch oven for browning, cut it in pieces and sear in batches.
- Yield: This Slow Cooker Brisket recipe makes about 6 cups of brisket, enough for 6 servings, 1 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4081IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 5mg