Description
Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish that transforms an ordinary beef brisket into a culinary delight. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe highlights the savory and sweet notes of caramelization, making it a crowd-pleaser. The brisket is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat that can be served in a variety of ways—from hearty sandwiches to comforting tacos. With simple ingredients and effortless preparation, you’ll be impressing your guests in no time. Dive into this flavor-packed dish and enjoy the rich, smoky flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef brisket
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp beef drippings (from slow cooker or roasting pan)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Sear the brisket in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides (3-4 minutes each).
- Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker and mix together beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar; pour over the brisket.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic around the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.
- For finishing touches, melt butter in a saucepan; add brown sugar and beef drippings. Stir to combine and coat the pulled brisket before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 133g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 653mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg