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A Slow Cooker Beef Brisket on a white plate covered in gravy and onions.
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SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET WITH BEER BBQ SAUCE

This slow cooker brisket recipe may surprise you with its list of ingredients, but trust me when I tell you after your first bite, you'll be hooked!!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Slow Cooker - Main Course
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

  • 1 4-5 pound beef brisket
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 large red onion sliced and separated into rings
  • 4-5 cloves garlic peeled and smashed lightly
  • 3-4 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 12 ounces can/bottle of beer
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
  • ½ cup cocktail sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • -Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder to make a rub.
  • -Rub the seasonings on both sides of the meat and allow it to sit for approximately 15 minutes.
  • -If necessary, cut the beef to fit into the slow cooker.
  • -Place a layer of onion rings on the bottom of the cooker and place the meat on top of the onions.
  • -Add the remaining onions on top of the beef along with the garlic cloves and bay leaves.
  • -In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the beer, sriracha, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, and 1 cup of water.
  • -Pour the beer mixture over the meat in the cooker.
  • -Cover and set the cooker to high and allow to cook for 4-5 hours (or you can do 7-8 hours on low if you need more time).
  • -Remove the brisket and the onions from the cooker, and cover to keep warm.
  • -Take 3-4 cups of the cooker sauce and add it to a medium saucepan.
  • -Over medium heat, bring the sauce up to a low simmer.
  • -In a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and the 2 tablespoons of water.
  • -Pour the cornstarch mixture into the hot sauce and stir to thicken.
  • -Slice the brisket against the grain and top with the onions and thickened sauce.
  • -Serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 1072mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg