Crock Pot Brisket
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Brisket
Description
Crock Pot Brisket uses a single 3-pound beef brisket seasoned with dry onion soup mix, light brown sugar, and garlic powder, then covered with chili sauce before slow cooking for 8-10 hours. The chili sauce adds tangy and slightly sweet flavor, while the dry mix and brown sugar provide savory depth and mild sweetness. Cooking the brisket low and slow in a crock pot breaks down connective tissue to yield a tender piece of meat.
The recipe advises not trimming the brisket fat, as it helps retain moisture and enrich the flavor throughout cooking. After cooking, resting the brisket before slicing against the grain helps maintain tenderness. Leftover beef with the sauce can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated wrapped in foil.
This method is convenient for preparing brisket, requiring little attention during cooking and producing a flavorful main dish suitable for slicing or sandwiches. It pairs well with mashed potatoes or other sides.
The recipe notes recommend serving about half a pound per person and mention optional browning before slow cooking, though this is not required. Leftover slices can be reheated in the oven after thawing.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) beef brisket
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 (12-ounce) bottles chili sauce Heinz brand
Instructions
- Place brisket in the slow cooker. Sprinkle onion soup mix, brown sugar, and garlic powder over the top of the brisket and massage gently into the meat. Pour chili sauce over the top, covering the meat completely.
- Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10-20 minutes, then slice against the grain. Pour sauce over brisket slices to serve. Serve with some Best Mashed Potatoes or a side dish of your choice.
Notes
- Do not trim fat before cooking; it adds flavor and keeps meat moist.
- Plan for about ½ pound of cooked brisket per person; increase quantity for larger groups.
- Leftovers store up to 4 days in the fridge with juices or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat frozen brisket, thaw completely, wrap in foil, and bake at 350°F until warmed through.
- Browning the brisket before slow cooking is optional but not necessary.
- Leftover brisket works well for sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1283mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 578IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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