Juicy and Full of Flavor—Slow Cooker Brisket
I love easy recipes that I can throw together quickly. As a mom of two teenagers, they are hungry, and making high-quality protein meals that will give me leftovers is always a win.
That’s why my slow cooker is a kitchen essential—it takes the stress out of dinnertime, delivering rich, flavorful meals with minimal effort.
Brisket is one of my favourites for this reason. The slow cooking allows it to soak up the deep flavours of spices, herbs, and aromatics, transforming it into a melt-in-your-mouth, savoury masterpiece that’s hard to beat
It’s also incredibly versatile, perfect for creating a variety of meals—think brisket sandwiches, tacos, or even hearty soups. With a slow cooker, one brisket means multiple delicious meals without the extra hassle.
When incorporated mindfully into a balanced diet, meat can be an important and nutritious component. It provides our bodies with amino acids, muscle growth, and tissue repair. It's also packed with crucial vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, which play vital roles in energy production, brain health, and overall well-being.
Ingredients
Servings 08
2.5 lb [1134 g] Beef Brisket (Whole, Lean Only)
2 onions [220 g] Yellow Onions (Sliced)
1 head [30 g] Garlic (peeled)
1/4th cup [59.25 g] Water (add to crockpot)
1 tsp [2.1 g] Paprika
1 tsp [2.1 g] Black Pepper
1 tsp [6 g] Sea Salt
1 tsp [2.6 g] Chili Powder
1 tsp [1.8 g] Cayenne Pepper
Directions
1. Season brisket with salt and pepper.
2. Sear brisket in a large pan or cast iron skillet for 5 minutes on each side.
3. Add half the onions and garlic cloves to the crockpot and place on low.
4. Once the brisket is seared, add to the crockpot and top with the remaining seasonings, onions, and garlic.
5. Cook for 6 hours on low heat ( or 4 hours on high heat).
6. Once cooked, remove the brisket, onion, and garlic from the crockpot, place them on a serving dish, and serve warm.
Calories: 239.44 Fat: 10.61 g Carbs: 4.43 g Protein: 30.04 g fibre: 0.84 g
