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Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight marination)
  • Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Texan, American

Description

This Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket recipe offers a tender, flavorful brisket infused with a blend of spices, Worcestershire sauce, and smoky liquid smoke. Marinated overnight and slow-cooked for 8 hours, the brisket is finished with a tangy barbecue sauce for a classic Texas-style dish perfect for sandwiches or hearty meals.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (preferably ancho chile powder)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef brisket
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leaves, minced garlic, onion salt, pepper, and liquid smoke to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Brisket: Add the beef brisket to the bag with the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
  3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Remove the brisket from the bag and place it in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add ½ cup of beef broth to the slow cooker to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  4. Slow Cook the Brisket: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the brisket becomes tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove and Prepare Sauce: Take the brisket out of the slow cooker and discard the bay leaves. Stir together 1 cup of beef juices from the slow cooker with 2 cups of barbecue sauce to create a rich finishing sauce. Discard any remaining juices.
  6. Sauce the Brisket: Return the brisket to the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture on top. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Serve: Thinly slice the brisket against the grain, shred, or chop the meat as preferred. Serve on buns with extra barbecue sauce for a classic Texas-style beef sandwich.

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the brisket overnight.
  • Choosing ancho chili powder adds a smoky depth; feel free to substitute with your favorite chili powder.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving as they are not edible.
  • Use a lean cut of brisket if possible to reduce fat content.
  • Serve with coleslaw or pickles for a traditional barbecue accompaniment.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/slow-cooker-texas-beef-brisket-recipe/