Slow Cooker Brisket
This slow cooker brisket is beef simmered with vegetables and seasonings in the crockpot until it is fall-apart tender. A simple yet satisfying comfort food classic that’s great for feeding a crowd!
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 beef brisket 3 1/2 – 4 pounds, I prefer the flat cut
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup onion diced
3/4 cup carrot peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup celery sliced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
5 cloves garlic smashed
1 bay leaf
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the brisket on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Place the brisket in the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until browned.
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Coat a large oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Place the brisket in the slow cooker along with the onion, carrot, celery, Italian seasoning, garlic, bay leaf, beef broth and ketchup. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
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Remove the meat from the crockpot. Strain the liquid into a saucepan.
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Place the pan on the stove over high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Place 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch.
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Add the cornstarch to the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
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Shred the brisket or slice it against the grain. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2080IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 5mg
