Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
If you're looking for the ultimate Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket, this is one of those recipes that makes dinner feel completely effortless. Rich, tender and packed with smoky BBQ flavour, it's the perfect slow cooker dinner for busy weeknights, relaxed weekends or feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.
Slow cooker recipes have always been a lifesaver in our house, especially on those hectic days when there's little time to think about dinner. This Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket is one of my favourite set-and-forget meals because everything goes into the slow cooker in the morning and by dinner time the hard work is done.
As the brisket slowly cooks, it becomes beautifully tender and absorbs all the sweet and smoky flavours of the BBQ sauce. The result is juicy, flavour-packed beef that's simple enough for a family dinner yet special enough to serve when friends and family drop by.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. Pile slices of brisket onto soft burger rolls with creamy coleslaw for an easy meal any time of year, serve it alongside roast vegetables and mashed potatoes for a cosy winter dinner or pair it with fresh coleslaw and BBQ corn on the cob during the warmer months. However you serve it, this is one of those reliable slow cooker recipes you'll come back to again and again.
If you enjoy easy slow cooker meals, be sure to try my Slow Cooker Hickory Pulled Pork Burgers too. With just a couple of minutes of prep, the slow cooker transforms pork into tender, smoky perfection that's perfect for feeding a crowd or making weeknight dinners effortless.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Set and forget slow cooker dinner
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth brisket
Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing
Minimal prep, maximum flavour
Perfect for leftovers and meal prep
FAQ’s:
Can I cook brisket on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on high for 4–5 hours, but low gives the most tender result.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
What’s the best way to serve brisket?
On soft rolls with coleslaw, or with mash, roasted veggies or salad.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- Cornflour slurry (1 tablespoon cornflour and 2-3 tablespoons tap water)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub over the beef brisket. This can be done the morning of or the night before.
- In a small jug, stir together the barbecue sauce, garlic cloves, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion powder and Apple Cider Vinegar.
- Place the beef brisket into the slow cooker and pour over the barbecue sauce.
- Slow cook 4-5 hours high or 8-10 hours low
- Once cooked to your liking, place the brisket on a clean chopping board to rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice or shred as desired.
- Strain the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir through a cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the brisket and serve with your favourite sides. We chose to put our sliced brisket on bread rolls with kaleslaw and kewpie mayonnaise.
Notes
BBQ beef brisket can be served with roast vegetables, smashed potatoes, potato skins, corn on the cob, wraps, burgers, salad etc
Nutrition Facts
Calories
56.56Fat
0.22 gSat. Fat
0.02 gCarbs
13.53 gFiber
0.44 gNet carbs
13.08 gSugar
10.62 gProtein
0.43 gSodium
238.53 mgCholesterol
0 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
