Description
Pulled beef brisket melts in your mouth after slow-cooking with sweet and tangy spices that create a rich, tender masterpiece. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish with warm tortillas and fresh salsa for a memorable meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs beef brisket
Aromatics:
- 2 large sweet onions
- 4 garlic cloves
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab your 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat them in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully sear your 3-pound beef brisket on each side for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer the seared brisket to a plate. In the same skillet, spread your 2 sliced sweet onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until they become soft and translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir for an additional 30 seconds.
- Whisk together ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour in 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth and blend thoroughly.
- Move the caramelized onions and garlic to your slow cooker. Place the seared brisket on top and gently pour your prepared sauce mixture over the meat, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low temperature at 195°F. Allow the brisket to cook for 7-8 hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove the brisket from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the meat directly in the cooking liquid. Toss the shredded beef to coat it with the rich, flavorful sauce.
- Serve the caramelized pulled beef hot, spooning extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Check your brisket’s size to ensure it fits comfortably in the slow cooker without overcrowding.
- Pat the meat completely dry before searing to achieve a beautiful deep brown crust that locks in flavor.
- Choose a well-marbled cut of beef brisket for maximum tenderness and rich taste during slow cooking.
- For a lower-carb version, replace brown sugar with a sugar substitute or reduce the amount by half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg