Description
Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket is a mouthwatering dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort food right to your table. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef brisket becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, infused with rich spices and savory sauces. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, game day feasts, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. The caramelization process adds a beautiful golden-brown crust that not only looks stunning but also enhances the dish’s taste. Serve it on soft buns, over a bed of rice, or alongside fresh salads for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef brisket
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp beef drippings (from slow cooker or roasting pan)
Instructions
- Rub the beef brisket with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Sear the brisket in a hot skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker and add beef broth, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté sliced onions and minced garlic in butter until caramelized.
- Shred the cooked brisket and mix it with sautéed onions and garlic along with additional brown sugar and drippings.
- Serve warm on buns or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg