Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Tender and flavorful beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection with a savory blend of spices and vegetables.

NewPublished Mar 1, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time1 hr 10 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket served with carrots and celery.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 lbs) beef brisket
  • (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • (1) large onion, sliced
  • (4 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 cup) beef broth
  • (1/4 cups) soy sauce
  • (1/4 cups) brown sugar
  • (2 tablespoons) Worcestershire sauce
  • (1 teaspoon) smoked paprika
  • (1 teaspoon) black pepper
  • (1 teaspoon) salt
  • (1/2 teaspoons) cayenne pepper
  • (2) carrots, chopped
  • (2) stalks celery, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season 2 lbs beef brisket with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 3

    Sear the brisket in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

  4. 4

    Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, add 1 large onion (sliced) and 4 cloves garlic (minced). Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  6. 6

    Add 1 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Pour the mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker.

  8. 8

    Add 2 carrots (chopped) and 2 stalks celery (chopped) to the slow cooker around the brisket.

  9. 9

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the brisket is tender.

  10. 10

    Remove the brisket, slice, and serve with the vegetables and cooking liquid.

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