Beef and slow cookers are a combo that rarely ever goes wrong, and today, we’re going to explore one of those combos. Texas is known for its beef brisket but things are slightly tweaked here. Let me put you on this wonderful slow cooker Texas beef brisket recipe that you should try out on the weekend.
This special recipe gives you a dish of juicy, tender, and flavorful beef that is perfect for sandwiches or other barbeque sides. Without wasting much of our time, let’s get right into it.
Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket Recipe
This is a recipe that is really easy to prepare, and it fits in perfectly at any period whether it’s winter or summer. You’re assured of getting tender and juicy beef that you and your loved ones will surely enjoy.
How to Prepare Crock-Pot Texas Beef Brisket Recipe
Get your crock pot ready, and I’ll be showing you the ingredients and instructions to prepare this special recipe at home.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket
Here is the list of ingredients you need to try out this recipe.
- 4 pounds of beef brisket
- ½ cup of beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of onion salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke
- 2 cups of barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions for Preparing the Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket Recipe
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make the crock-pot Texas beef brisket recipe. Just do as it says and you’ll get the perfect results, juicy and tender meat.
Step 1: Get a large plastic bag, and add in the minced garlic, onion salt, pepper, chili powder, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix them properly.
Step 2: Add the beef brisket into the bag, and make sure the mixture covers it evenly.
Step 3: Now, seal the bag, and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 4: Get your slow cooker, and transfer the beef brisket to the cooker. Add in the beef broth, and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or till it’s tender.
Step 5: Now, take the beef brisket out of the slow cooker, then extract 1 cup of the beef juices and set it aside.
Step 6: Discard the bay leaves and leftover beef juices from the slow cooker.
Step 7: Get a small bowl, and mix the barbecue sauce and extracted beef juices together.
Step 8: Return the beef brisket to the slow cooker, and pour the sauce and beef juice mixture over the beef.
Step 9: Now, cook on high heat for about 20-30 minutes.
Step 10: Viola! The slow-cooked Texas beef brisket is ready. You can shred, chop, or thinly slice across the grain before serving.
Tips
- If you want the dish to taste spicy, you can increase the amount of chili powder and pepper, but don’t go overboard.
- If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket
Equipment
- 1 skow cooker
Ingredients
- 4 pounds of beef brisket
- ½ cup of beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of onion salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke
- 2 cups of barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Get a large plastic bag, and add in the minced garlic, onion salt, pepper, chili powder, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix them together properly.
- Add the beef brisket into the bag, and make sure the mixture covers it evenly.
- Now, seal the bag, and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Get your slow cooker, and transfer the beef brisket to the cooker. Add in the beef broth, and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or till it’s tender.
- Now, take the beef brisket out of the slow cooker, then extract 1 cup of the beef juices and set it aside.
- Discard the bay leaves and leftover beef juices from the slow cooker.
- Get a small bowl, and mix the barbecue sauce and extracted beef juices together.
- Return the beef brisket to the slow cooker, and pour the sauce and beef juice mixture over the beef.
- Now, cook on high heat for about 20-30 minutes.
- Viola! The slow-cooked Texas beef brisket is ready. You can shred, chop, or thinly slice across the grain before serving.
Notes
- If you want the dish to taste spicy, you can increase the amount of chili powder and pepper, but don't go overboard.
- If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Now, you have your tender and flavorful Texas beef brisket ready to serve, you can go with sandwiches, barbecue sides, or just eat as it is.
When you try this slow cooker Texas beef brisket recipe, make sure to leave me a comment below sharing how it all went.
