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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

Tender and flavorful beef brisket slow-cooked in a rich BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches or served with sides.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Brisket
  • 3 pounds beef brisket trimmed
BBQ Sauce
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
  • 1 cup beef broth

Method
 

Prepare the Brisket
  1. Trim excess fat from the beef brisket and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket.
Cook the Brisket
  1. Place the brisket in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the beef broth and BBQ sauce over the brisket.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the brisket is tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the brisket reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F for optimal tenderness.

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