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Crock Pot Brisket

Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-pound) beef brisket
  • 1 (1-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles Heinz chili sauce

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.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • We like using flat-cut brisket, but point-cut also works. Don’t trim the fat, it will help give flavor and keep moisture.
  • We recommend ½ pound per person. Add 1-2 pounds to that total to account for those who wish to take a little more.
  • You can brown the brisket before adding it to the crock pot, but it is not necessary. 
  • Leftovers make amazing sandwiches!
Make Ahead. This brisket can be served right away, but it's quite good the next day, too.  Be sure to place brisket and the juices into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  You can also freeze it for up to 2 months.  To reheat, let the meat defrost completely.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and double wrap the meat in aluminium foil.  Bake for 20 minutes for until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Do Not Trim the Fat.  The fat will help give the meat flavor and retain moisture during cooking.  You can remove any fat after it has been cooked.
Store leftover brisket and the juices in an airtight container 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