Lo has always loved BBQ food, but when we lived in Texas, he became obsessed.
Not only did he learn how to smoke meat, but he also realized that his favorite kind of meat is brisket. It’s tender, it’s flavorful, and it’s one of our favorite dishes to make for family dinners, holidays, and special occasions.
It may seem difficult or a little more fancy, but we promise you this crock pot brisket recipe will become a new favorite!
Why we love it:
- Set it and forget it. Simply put all the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook it for 8-10 hours. This is an especially perfect Sunday dinner idea!
- Fork tender. Low and slow in the crock pot makes shredding this tender cut super easy making it a favorite beef dinner idea.
- Pair with your favorite BBQ side dishes. Serve your crock pot brisket on the side of Macaroni Salad, Cornbread Recipe, or your favorite Oven Roasted Vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) beef brisket – Brisket is typically sold in two different cuts: flat and point. Choose the flat cut, if possible, as the thick fat cap will aid in giving more flavor to your brisket.
- 1 (2-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder – or 3-4 cloves of minced fresh garlic. You can also season with salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar
- 2 (12-ounce) bottles Heinz chili sauce
How to Make Brisket in a Crock Pot
- SEASON. Place 1 (3 pound) brisket in the crock pot. Sprinkle 1 (2-ounce) envelope onion soup mix, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top of the brisket, and massage gently into the meat.
- Pour 2 (12-ounce) bottles chili sauce over the top, covering the meat completely.
- COOK. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and slice against the grain. Pour the sauce over the brisket slices to serve with some Best Mashed Potatoes or a side dish of your choice.
- Allow the crock pot brisket to rest for 10-20 minutes before cutting.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place the brisket in the Instant Pot, fat side up. Sprinkle with onion soup mix, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Massage into the meat then add the chili sauce over the top.
- Cook on high pressure for 80-90 minutes, then let naturally release for 15 minutes before manually releasing the rest of the pressure.
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Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
- 1 (2-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 (12-ounce) bottles Heinz chili sauce
Instructions
- Place 1 (3 pound) brisket in the crock pot. Sprinkle 1 (2-ounce) envelope onion soup mix, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top of the brisket, and massage gently into the meat. Pour 2 (12-ounce) bottles 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 slice against the grain. Pour the sauce over the brisket slices to serve.
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Notes
STORE. Place cooked brisket AND the juices into an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 1283mg, Potassium: 885mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 578IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Do I brown the Crock Pot brisket first?
- Browning in a large skillet before putting it in the slow cooker is not necessary, but can add extra flavor. Or broil the brisket on a baking sheet in the oven to get crispy bits.
How much brisket to make per person?
- I recommend ½ pound per person then add 2 pounds to that total to account for those who wish to take a little more. Leftover slow cooker beef brisket makes a delicious sandwich! Just add a homemade BBQ Sauce.
How to store crock pot brisket?
- Place cooled leftovers and liquid into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze this beef brisket recipe for up to 2 months.
This recipe is confusing. Is it 1- 3 lb. Brisket or 13 lb. brisket?
I added a can of dark craft beer from a local brewery and it was awesome. I use beer or wine in every meat recipe.
Good morning instead of using the chili sauce for the brisket could I put a can of soda or something in it
You probably could. I haven’t ever tried it on this recipe, so if you do, you’ll have to let us know how it turns out.
What size brisket? This shows 1 3. Guessing NOT 13 pounds!
Yes, not 13 pounds. It is one 3 pound brisket. 🙂
If someone actually runs across a 13lb brisket, please let me know, id love to one! 😜
Thank you so much for your recipes and tips. They’re easy to prepare with ingredients that are readily available!😍
We had family over and decided to serve them this brisket recipe. It was very simple and it was delicious. Instead of using chili sauce we used our favorite bbq sauce and some liquid smoke. Delicious! Our brisket turned out very tender and we had to shred the meat. I tried to slice it, but it kept falling apart. That being the case, we will still use this recipe again.
Thanks for sharing what you did! So glad to hear you enjoyed the brisket!
I’m who loves to cook,, I like to eat good food. Your recipes are Great. I’m from the south, but I love all types of food. Thanks..
Thank you!! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipes and good food. Glad you found us here!
It was so easy and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying this one . It was my first time cooking a brisket and it was melt in your mouth
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Oh I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the brisket! Thanks for sharing!!
I altered the recipe slightly – I used onion powder instead of the soup mix and omitted the brown sugar and used a different brand of chili sauce. It was still awesome! I’d definitely recommend this one and will make it again!
Thanks for sharing what you did!! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
I love that it’s easy to make and it’s so good!