Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Brisket is a tender, flavorful dish featuring a juicy beef brisket slow-cooked in a tangy cranberry sauce and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Brisket
- 3-4 lbs beef brisket
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Other Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season the Brisket: Thoroughly season the beef brisket on all sides with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary to infuse it with aromatic flavors.
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful bed for the brisket.
- Layer the Brisket: Set the seasoned brisket on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker, ensuring even contact for slow cooking.
- Mix and Pour Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and beef broth until well blended, then pour this mixture evenly over the brisket in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Rest the Meat: Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes to lock in the juices before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the rested brisket and serve it drizzled with the cranberry sauce from the slow cooker for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the brisket in a hot skillet before slow cooking.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a full meal.
- If the sauce is too thin after cooking, reduce it by simmering on the stovetop until thickened.
