How to Make the Perfect This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Brisket Will Change Your Weekend Plans

American · Easy · 6 hours 20 minutes min · 8 servings

Experience a beef brisket that’s slow-cooked to perfection, yielding tender, flavorful slices that will impress anyone at your dinner table.

Why this recipe works

This This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Brisket Will Change Your Weekend Plans recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 6 hours 20 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 320 calories with 30g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 16 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

4 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup sliced jalapeños

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Sear the Brisket

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sear the brisket on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent.

Step 3: Prepare Slow Cooker

Transfer brisket to a slow cooker. Add sautéed onions, garlic, beef broth, and all spices.

Step 4: Add Sauce Ingredients

Mix in barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.

Step 5: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until tender.

Step 6: Rest and Slice

Remove brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 7: Serve

Plate slices of brisket and garnish with parsley and jalapeños.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

beef brisket → pork shoulder
beef broth → vegetable broth
barbecue sauce → homemade tomato sauce

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Not searing the brisket properly.
Cooking on high too soon, which can make it tough.
Skipping the resting period before slicing.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 320 calories, 30g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, 1g fiber.

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