Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of caramelized pulled beef brisket, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice, this dish is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-5 pounds beef brisket
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep the Brisket: Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub with the spice mix of paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onions in oil until caramelized (15-20 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Place caramelized onions in a slow cooker or Dutch oven, then add the brisket on top. Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, beef broth, and vinegar; pour over brisket.
- Cook:
- Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Dutch Oven: Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Brisket: After cooking, let the brisket rest for 20 minutes, then shred and mix with cooking liquid.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the brisket overnight.
- Consider searing the brisket before cooking for a deeper flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g