Slow Cooker Kansas-Style Beef Brisket with Savory Gravy

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A tender slow-cooked beef brisket infused with a savory gravy inspired by hearty Midwestern flavors. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef brisket, olive oil, yellow onion 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 3 pounds beef brisket and season evenly with 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 4 minutes per side until browned and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker. Add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves on top. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Step 3: Remove the brisket and keep warm. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker juices and cook on high for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Slice the brisket against the grain and serve drizzled with the thickened savory gravy and caramelized onions.

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