Fork-Tender Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe

Name: Fork-Tender Slow Cooker Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds beef brisket, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds beef brisket, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

1
Combine onion, liquid smoke flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, celery seed, chipotle pepper, and salt in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Place brisket in a shallow glass dish and pour marinade over brisket. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scrape onion from the brisket, reserving onion and marinade. Cook brisket in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer brisket to a slow cooker on Low.
3
Pour marinade with onion and vinegar into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook mixture until onion is tender and liquid is reduced by 3/4, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Mix vinegar-onion mixture, tomatoes, water, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
5
Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, at least 6 hours.
6
Strain liquids from slow cooker into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk enough flour into liquid until desired gravy consistency is reached, about 5 minutes.
7
Shred brisket with a fork and serve with gravy and tomato-onion mixture.

670

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Fork-Tender Slow Cooker Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fork-Tender Slow Cooker Brisket

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