This comforting Spiced Beef Brisket is a classic slow-cooker dish that transforms tough cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The blend of onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of cinnamon creates a deep, savory flavor profile perfect for family dinners. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe yields enough for two meals, allowing you to freeze half for later. The included gravy makes it a complete, satisfying main course that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Spiced Beef Brisket
Description
This comforting Spiced Beef Brisket is a classic slow-cooker dish that transforms tough cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The blend of onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of cinnamon creates a deep, savory flavor profile perfect for family dinners. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe yields enough for two meals, allowing you to freeze half for later. The included gravy makes it a complete, satisfying main course that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the beef brisket into a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.
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In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups water, onion soup mix, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, minced garlic, and pepper.
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Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
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Remove the beef from the slow cooker and keep it warm.
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Pour the cooking liquid into a glass measuring cup or fat separator.
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Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the liquid.
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Slice the beef thinly across the grain.
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In a small saucepan, whisk together 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
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Stir the flour mixture into 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid in the saucepan.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy is bubbly and thickened.
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Cook for 1 minute more to remove the raw flour taste.
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Serve the sliced beef with the hot gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1306.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 73.8g114%
- Saturated Fat 28.4g142%
- Cholesterol 354.1mg119%
- Sodium 1562.0mg66%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.1g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 11.1g
- Protein 120.1g241%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This recipe makes two meals. Before serving, you can freeze half of the sliced beef and half of the cooking liquid (reserved for gravy) separately in airtight, moisture-proof containers. Label and date them. They can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Reheating Frozen Meat: To serve the frozen portion, thaw the meat and cooking liquid in the refrigerator overnight. Warm the meat in a covered baking dish in a 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) oven for about 20 minutes.
Reheating Gravy: To make gravy from the frozen liquid, thaw the reserved cooking liquid. In a small saucepan, stir together the thawed liquid, 1/4 cup cold water, and 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour. Cook and stir until bubbly and thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Tip: For easier fat removal, chill the cooking liquid in the refrigerator for an hour before making gravy; the fat will solidify on top, making it easy to scoop off.
