Description
Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket is a flavor-packed dish that transforms a humble cut of meat into a mouthwatering centerpiece. Infused with sweet caramelized onions and a smoky, savory sauce, this dish promises to impress at any gathering. Perfect for sandwiches or served over rice, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and guarantees tender, juicy results that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef brisket
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Sear the brisket: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until deep brown.
- 2. Add onions and garlic: Remove the brisket and add sliced onions to the skillet. Cook until translucent, then stir in minced garlic.
- 3. Create the sauce: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- 4. Combine in slow cooker: Place brisket back in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it along with caramelized onions.
- 5. Slow cook: Set on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- 6. Shred and serve: Shred the brisket with two forks in the slow cooker, mix with sauce, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg