Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce—tender, juicy, and full of smoky-sweet flavor.
🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 3–4 lb beef brisket
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. Season Brisket
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket.
2. Prepare Slow Cooker
- Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth over the onions.
3. Add Brisket
- Place brisket on top of onions, fat side up.
- Spread half of the BBQ sauce over the brisket.
4. Cook Low & Slow
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours, until brisket is fork-tender.
5. Finish with BBQ Sauce
- Remove brisket and slice against the grain.
- Stir remaining BBQ sauce into the juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve brisket with sauce drizzled over the top.
Tips
- Tender slices: Slice brisket against the grain to keep it tender.
- Extra flavor: Let brisket rest in the sauce for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serving ideas: Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or on sandwich buns.
This slow-cooker BBQ brisket is easy, flavorful, and perfect for a hands-off meal that tastes like it’s been slow-smoked.
I can also give a smoky chipotle version, a brown sugar & honey glaze version, or a pressure-cooker version for faster results.
