Easy Crockpot Beef Brisket
with
Gretchen Siegchrist
With a quick but flavorful sauce and very little prep time, this beef brisket recipe is an easy dinner that tastes just as delicious when prepared in advance.
Transcript: Easy Crockpot Beef Brisket
Hi, I'm Gretchen Siegchrist for About.com Food, and I'm going to show you how to make beef brisket. This is a simple recipe that can be prepared well ahead of time, for a dinner that is easy to get on the table for your family.Crockpot Beef Brisket Ingredients
For this recipe, you need:- 1 beef brisket, about three pounds or so
- 1 cup of ketchup
- 1 cup of brewed coffee
- 1 cup of beer
Trim and Brown the Beef Brisket
Begin by trimming the excess fat from the outside of the beef. This cut is pretty lean, so there is not much that I need to trim off. In a skillet, heat up about one tablespoon of oil over very high heat. When the oil is hot, place the brisket in the skillet and let it brown on all sides. You will only need to let it cook for about thirty seconds or so per side.Mix the Beef Brisket Sauce
In a large bowl, mix together the coffee, beer, and ketchup. If you are going to cook this in the oven, place the beef in a casserole dish and pour the sauce over it.Cook the Beef Brisket
Then, cover the dish and let it cook at 350 degrees for about three hours. If you are using a crockpot, place the meat and the sauce in the pot, cover it, and cook it on low for 10 hours or so.Serve the Beef Brisket
When it is done, the meat should be incredibly tender. Cut it against the grain and serve it topped with the sauce.Thanks for watching. To learn more, visit us on the Web at food.about.com.