Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Brisket Recipe
This Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Brisket is a tender and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. The beef brisket is slow-cooked with a savory blend of herbs, garlic, onions, and a tangy cranberry sauce that enhances the meat’s rich flavors, resulting in a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Brisket
- 3–4 lbs beef brisket
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 can (16 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- Season the Brisket: Pat the beef brisket dry and season it evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary to infuse the meat with a fragrant herbal flavor.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. This creates a flavorful bed that will enhance the meat as it cooks.
- Position the Brisket: Lay the seasoned brisket directly on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker, allowing the meat to absorb the flavors as it cooks.
- Mix and Pour Sauce: In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce with the beef broth until well blended. Pour this mixture evenly over the brisket, ensuring it is fully covered to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the brisket on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat becomes tender and easy to shred with a fork.
- Rest the Meat: Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, making it juicier when sliced.
- Serve: Slice the brisket against the grain and serve it with the cranberry sauce from the slow cooker spooned over the top for a perfect finish.
Notes
- For best results, choose a brisket that is well-marbled for tenderness.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the brisket after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until reduced to your desired consistency.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
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