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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with a Rich Mahogany Gravy and Root Vegetables

This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket features fork-tender, thick slices of meat smothered in a glossy mahogany gravy. Slow-braised with carrots and onions, it's a perfectly seasoned, high-protein meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs Beef Brisket Flat cut, 1.4-1.8 kg
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 30ml
  • 3 large Carrots Peeled and cut into rounds, 300g
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Sliced into slivers, 220g
  • 2 cups Beef Bone Broth 480ml
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 30ml
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme 2g
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 3g
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, 10g
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart) Black ceramic liner preferred for heat retention.
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for the initial heavy sear.
  • 1 Sharp Carving Knife Essential for slicing against the grain.

Method
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Pat the beef brisket dry and season all sides with salt and half of the cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear the brisket for 5-7 minutes per side until a deep mahogany crust forms.
Slow Cooking
  1. Place carrots and onion slivers in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Place the meat on the vegetables. Pour broth and Worcestershire around it. Sprinkle with thyme and remaining pepper.
  3. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours until the meat shows a moist, stringy texture.
Finishing
  1. Remove meat. Whisk cornstarch slurry into the liquid and cook on high until a thick, dark brown gravy forms.
  2. Slice brisket against the grain, coat in gravy, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalProtein: 48gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Always slice against the grain to maintain the tender texture.
If the gravy isn't dark enough, add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
Keyword Braised Brisket,Mahogany Gravy,Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

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