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Slow Cooker Beer and Onion Brisket
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Slow Cooker Beer and Onion Brisket

Slow-Cooked Onion with Beer A simple main dish for a weekday or holiday is brisket. Cooked slowly over low heat with beer, Worcestershire sauce, onions, and garlic.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Beer and Onion Brisket
Yield: 10

Materials

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 red onions sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 pound beef brisket
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 ounces beer

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a big pan over medium heat, then add the onions and a tsp of Kosher salt.
  • Stirring often, cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until they begin to become caramel in color.
  • Garlic is added, stirred, and cooked for one minute.
  • After taking them out of the pan, set the onions aside.
  • After adding the canola oil, increase the heat to medium-high degrees.
  • Use the remaining salt and pepper to season the brisket.
  • Allow to brown for three to five minutes on each side.
  • Place the fatty side of the brisket into the slow cooker and cover with the onion-garlic mixture.
  • Cover the brisket with beer and Worcestershire sauce, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for eight hours.
  • To serve, cut against the grain.