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This Easy Crockpot Brisket is juicy, tender, and loaded with rich, smoky flavor! Perfect for busy days, this simple slow-cooked brisket recipe uses pantry staples and turns out irresistibly saucy and fork-tender every time. Great for family dinners, parties, or meal prep!

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Easy Crockpot Brisket

This Easy Crockpot Brisket is juicy, tender, and loaded with rich, smoky flavor! Perfect for busy days, this simple slow-cooked brisket recipe uses pantry staples and turns out irresistibly saucy and fork-tender every time. Great for family dinners, parties, or meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker or Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs beef brisket
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor and moisture. Season the brisket generously with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle one side of the brisket with half of the yellow mustard. Using your hands, rub the mustard into the brisket evenly.
  • Flip the brisket over and do the same on the other side with remaining mustard.
  • In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seasoned brisket on top of the onions and garlic.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the brisket, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
  • Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Once the brisket is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Serve the sliced brisket with the onions and sauce from the crockpot.