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!
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.