A Flavorful, Minimal Ingredient Brisket Perfect for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Do you have those nights when you just don’t know what to make for dinner? You’re not alone! I often find myself leaning on my mental list of easy dinner ideas, especially during the busy fall season. You can truly never go wrong with a make-ahead meal, and this easy crockpot brisket recipe is on frequent rotation in our home.
This slow cooker brisket recipe is my go-to when I know I have a busy day ahead and probably won’t feel like cooking dinner. Made with minimal ingredients, it’s as simple as it is delicious… truly the kind of healthy recipe that makes it easy to enjoy clean eating. Simply add the ingredients to your crockpot in the morning and by evening you will have a mouthwatering dish that’s ready to shred and serve. The secret lies in the sofrito, and while I prefer making it from scratch, some days just call for a fabulous store-bought option.
Another bonus is that this crockpot brisket is extremely versatile, meaning you can serve it countless ways throughout the week without getting tired of it. From brisket sliders at dinner to breakfast tacos in the morning, this recipe has serious staying power that makes it perfect for weekly meal prep. Trust me when I say you’ll want to add this easy crockpot brisket recipe to your list of weeknight dinner ideas.
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My Easy Crockpot Brisket Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef brisket, flat cut
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz jar Sofrito
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Season brisket on both sides with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Place brisket fat side up in a crockpot. Top with minced garlic. Pour sofrito and water over brisket. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or according to your appliance manufacturer's instructions.
- Brisket should be fork-tender. Shred brisket with two forks mixing with the cooking sauce. Serve.
Notes
- You can make homemade sofrito or this is a great option!
- I prefer using a crockpot but have had wonderful results using an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Another great option is using a Dutch Oven either on the stovetop or in the oven.
- The brisket is a beef cut that requires low heat and a longer cooking time to ensure tenderness. Though not a ‘quick’ recipe, it couldn’t be easier.
- The serving options are seriously endless. My family loves making this recipe into sliders and tacos. You can also serve on top of a baked potato, a wrap, in enchiladas, or for breakfast with eggs.
- This recipe freezes well, so I recommend storing leftovers in a freezer safe container and pulling out to serve at a later date.
- If you don’t have minced garlic on hand, you can use dried minced garlic as an alternative. Conversion is as follows: 1 fresh garlic clove, minced to ½ teaspoon dried, minced garlic.
