Slow Cooker Brisket with Balsamic Onion Gravy

 

Slow Cooker Brisket with Balsamic Onion Gravy

Ingredients:

3–4 lb beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat)

2 large onions, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup beef broth

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

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Instructions:

1. Sear the Brisket (Optional but adds flavor):

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on both sides until nicely browned (about 3–4 minutes per side). Transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Make the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. Layer the Onions & Garlic:

Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared brisket on top.

4. Pour the Sauce:

Pour the prepared sauce over the brisket and onions.

5. Cook:

Low for 8–10 hours

Or High for 4–5 hours

(Low is best for tenderness.)

6. Thicken the Gravy (Optional):

After cooking, remove brisket and cover to rest. Transfer the onion gravy to a saucepan. Simmer and reduce, or mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in to thicken.

7. Slice and Serve:

Slice brisket against the grain. Spoon the balsamic onion gravy over the top and serve.