Slow Cooker Citrus-Glazed Beef Brisket

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender slow-cooked beef brisket infused with bright citrus and warm spices, perfect for a comforting holiday meal. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef brisket, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef brisket
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
2. Step 2: Place 3 pounds beef brisket in a slow cooker and pour the citrus glaze over the meat, turning to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and shreds easily.
4. Step 4: Remove the brisket and tent with foil to keep warm. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until slightly thickened into a glaze.
5. Step 5: Slice or shred the brisket and drizzle with the reduced citrus glaze before serving.