Description
Hearty pulled beef brisket merges Mexican spices with tender, slow-cooked perfection. Rich layers of caramelized flavor invite culinary adventurers to savor each bite of this irresistible comfort dish that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4.5 pounds (2 kilograms) beef brisket
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the beef brisket by meticulously trimming excess fat, then generously massage a robust spice blend of paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt across the entire surface.
- Transform onions into golden-brown delicacies by sautéing in oil for 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized, then introduce minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes to release aromatic essence.
- Transfer the luscious caramelized onions into a slow cooker or Dutch oven, carefully positioning the seasoned brisket on top of this fragrant foundation.
- Create a complex braising liquid by whisking together brown sugar, soy sauce, rich beef broth, and tangy vinegar, then lovingly pour the mixture over the waiting brisket.
- For slow cooker method, seal and cook on low temperature for 8-10 hours, allowing connective tissues to dissolve and meat to become supremely tender. Alternatively, if using Dutch oven, cover and roast at 300F (150C) for 3-4 hours until meat practically falls apart.
- After cooking, allow the brisket to rest and recuperate for 20 minutes, then use two forks to gently pull and shred the meat, intermixing with the deeply flavored cooking liquid for maximum succulence.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled brisket for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Trim fat to about 1/4 inch thickness to maintain moisture while preventing excessive greasiness during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently to develop deep, sweet undertones that enhance the overall beef complexity.
- Experiment with alternative liquid bases like beer, bourbon, or apple cider to create unique flavor profiles and add depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours (slow cooker) or 4 hours (Dutch oven)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg