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Slow Cooker Chipotle Brisket with Cranberry Sauce

Chef Cheryl Lee's delicious crock pot brisket recipe, inspired by Mexican flavors - chipotle for smoky heat, dried cranberries for sweetness. Perfect for Passover or Rosh Hashanah.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 5-6 pounds beef brisket
  • 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1-2 dried chipotle chile
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, divided
  • chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional - for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Mix the cumin, oregano, thyme and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the spices over the entire brisket. Place the coated brisket in a glass or ceramic dish. Cover with a lid, wax paper, or plastic wrap and let the brisket marinate for 8 to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large slow cooker, layer the onions, garlic, and chipotle, then place the brisket on top, fat cap facing upward. Pour the wine over the brisket, then sprinkle 1/3 cup dried cranberries on top. Set the slow cooker to high and the timer to 6 hours.
  3. Turn the brisket over after 5 hours, making sure that the cranberries are immersed in the liquid. Continue cooking for another hour. Check for doneness - brisket should be fork tender at this point. If not, continue cooking an additional 30 minutes at a time until fully tender.
  4. When the brisket is done, gently remove it from the slow cooker to a plate. Pour the remaining ingredients from the slow cooker into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Pour the puree into a small pan. Using either water or broth, thin the puree out to a thinner sauce consistency. Add the remaining 2/3 cup dried cranberries and let them warm and plump in the sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
  5. Slice the brisket thinly, and ladle some sauce onto the slices. Serve the remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • You will also need: A slow cooker
  • Notes: Total time may vary based on marination time and cook time. Brisket should be cooked until tender. See recipe instructions for details.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 444mg (19%) Potassium 694mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 444mg 19%
Potassium 694mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.