brisket in the slow cooker with onions
Ah, Brisket, how do I love thee… I love thee in the smoker, on the grill, in the oven, and slowly braised to tender perfection in a slow cooker. This recipe is easy to prepare. The only hard part is waiting the eight hours it takes to slowly tenderize in the slow cooker. But, ohhh the wonderful smells that fill the kitchen while it’s cooking. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
8 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- - freshly ground black pepper
- - kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- BRAISE LIQUID
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon vermouth
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
How To Make brisket in the slow cooker with onions
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Step 1Remove the brisket from the fridge about an hour before cooking.
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Step 2Gather your ingredients.
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Step 3Combine all the BRAISE ingredients into a small saucepan and keep warm.
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Step 4Slice the onions, and then cut into half moons.
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Step 5Add the grapeseed oil to a large skillet, over medium low heat.
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Step 6Add the onions.
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Step 7Stir the onions until they brown and begin to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 8While the onions are browning, season the brisket with a generous amount of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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Step 9Remove the onions from the pan, and turn the heat up to high.
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Step 10Sear the brisket until nice and browned on the top and bottom.
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Step 11Add the brisket to the slow cooker, fatty side up.
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Step 12Sprinkle the minced garlic on top of the roast.
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Step 13Add the braise liquid.
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Step 14Add the onions (some on top, some in the braising liquid).
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Step 15Cook on low for six to eight hours, or until fork tender.
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Step 16Chef's Note: Serve with your favorite sides… And spoon some of the liquid over the top. Enjoy.
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Step 17Chef’s Tip: These make excellent beef sandwiches the next day. Just reheat the beef and use the liquid as an Au Jus.
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Step 18Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Beef
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#Slow-cooker
Keyword:
#dinner
Keyword:
#sandwiches
Keyword:
#onions
Keyword:
#brisket
Keyword:
#beef
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
African
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