Simple, savory and warming, this slow-cooker brisket is a traditional take on pot roast that's as easy as it is comforting. Make it the centerpiece of a family feast, or slice and shred it for a sandwich stuffer. Either way, this brisket is true to tradition (or maybe it's superstition), in that it tastes better the next day. So next time you're hosting the family gathering, save some stress and get this done ahead of time.
More About This Recipe
- Brisket is a part of many delicious culinary traditions. This Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket is braised and similar to a pot roast. It was inspired by the holiday meal associated with Jewish-American cooking traditions. Corned beef is brisket that's been cured with a brine. In the U.S., corned beef is closely associated with both Irish and Jewish cooking traditions. Get a taste of these different styles of corned beef with our Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe and our Slow-Cooker Reuben Sandwiches. In Texas, brisket is cooked with barbecue sauce, just as you'd expect—try it for yourself with our recipe for Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket. Of course, this is far from a comprehensive list; because of the popularity of beef around the world, you'll find delicious ways to prepare brisket in many other cuisines as well.
Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 7 hr 30 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 1 cup 1 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
Make With
Progresso Broth
Instructions
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Step1Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub brisket with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Rub with salt and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook brisket in skillet 2 minutes on fattiest side, then turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes on other side, until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
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Step2Reduce heat to medium; add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to skillet. Add onions; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown. Add carrots and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat just to simmering. Pour mixture over brisket in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until brisket is very tender.
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Step3Transfer brisket to cutting board; cool slightly, cut into slices, and serve with vegetables and cooking juices.
Nutrition
360
Calories
17g
Total Fat
42g
Protein
10g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 360
- Calories from Fat
- 150
- Total Fat
- 17g
- 25%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 26%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 120mg
- 40%
- Sodium
- 1100mg
- 46%
- Potassium
- 600mg
- 17%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 7%
- Sugars
- 4g
- Protein
- 42g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 70%
- 70%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 4%
- 4%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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