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Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket - Easy Recipes for Dinner

Tender and juicy beef brisket made in the slow cooker, seasoned to perfection and cooked low and slow.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef dinner ideas, dinner recipes, easy recipes, family meals, recipes for dinner, slow cooker brisket, weeknight dinners
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire brisket.
  3. Place the brisket in a slow cooker. Pour Worcestershire sauce and beef broth around the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the brisket is tender.
  5. Remove the brisket and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  6. Return sliced brisket to the slow cooker and stir in BBQ sauce.
  7. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

For added flavor, sear the brisket on all sides in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.