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Slow-Cooker Brisket

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 17, 2017
slow cooked brisket plated on marble counter top
Danielle Daly
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs 10 mins
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This tender, slow-cooker brisket, roasted to garlicky perfection with tomatoes and onions, requires only six ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1

    beef brisket (about 4 lbs.), trimmed

  • 1

    can (14 oz.) crushed tomatoes

  • 3

    cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1

    medium red onion, sliced

  • 1

    medium yellow onion, sliced

  • 1 Tbsp.

    olive oil

  • Finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Season brisket with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; add to large slow-cooker bowl along with crushed tomatoes and garlic. Cover and cook on low 10 hours in slow cooker or Instant Pot, or until very tender.
    2. Step 2About 25 minutes before meat is ready, on large rimmed baking sheet, toss red onion and yellow onion with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast at 425°F 20 minutes or until browned. Top brisket with roasted onions and finely chopped parsley.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 300 calories, 35 g protein, 9 g carbs, 14 g fat (4 g sat), 2 g fiber, 590 mg sodium

What you'll need: Instant Pot ($79, amazon.com)

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