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Tender Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this easy slow cooker brisket is a go-to—simple prep, cozy comfort, and always a hit.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 15 minutes
resting time30 minutes
Total Time8 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbque beef brisket, bbq beef brisket, beef brisket, brisket recipe, crockpot beef brisket, crockpot beef brisket recipe, how to make brisket in a slow cooker, slow cooker beef brisket, slow cooker beef brisket recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub generously over a 3-4 pounds flat beef brisket and set it aside to rest for 30 minutes, or cover it with foil and let it rest in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Place the rubbed brisket in the bottom of a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker. Place 1 small quartered onion into the slow cooker, then top it all off with 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce.
  • Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or on HIGH for 5-6 hours. Once the brisket is tender, you may crisp it by placing it on a baking sheet and roasting it in the oven for about 5 minutes with the broiler on high. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Updated April 15, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 5mg

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