Easy Slow Cooker Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe

This Slow Cooker Smoked Beef Brisket recipe is made with a quick brown sugar rub and Liquid Smoke to give it some smoked flavor without using a smoker. You’ll have tender beef brisket ready in time for dinner. Add it to your beef brisket dinner ideas.

This easy Crockpot brisket recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because you can prep it the night before and just plug it in when you wake up. It’ll be ready before dinner time. Therefore, it’s a good make-ahead meal.

What’s more, you can make brisket sliders with this slow cooker recipe! It’ll be perfect for game day or parties. Make extra because people will want a second helping.

My site has mostly Italian recipes on it, but I like to add good American recipes like this one too, so take a look around. Cooking dinner can be such a chore!

Therefore, finding simple recipes with little prep are great for easy family dinners when you’ve had a busy day and little time. I know I’d rather spend my time relaxing than cooking and cleaning up.

Add it to your mental list of easy dinner ideas or Pin it on Pinterest because I know how I could forget and so can you.

I love smoked beef brisket, but I don’t have a smoker so this is the easiest way to get the smoked flavor without actually smoking the meat. Just add a little bit of Liquid Smoke to the slow cooker.

Beef Brisket Dinner Ideas

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Ingredients

• beef brisket
• onion
• water
• extra virgin olive oil
• Liquid Smoke

Rub Ingredients

• brown sugar
• salt
• oregano
• thyme (fresh or dried)
• smoked paprika or regular paprika
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Summary Instructions

The full printable recipe is in the recipe card below where you can adjust the servings.

First, make the rub by stiring together the rub ingredients.

Next, slice a small onion and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add 3/4 cup of water over the onions.

Then, place the brisket on top of the onions. Do not trim fat off of the brisket because it will add flavor while cooking. You can trim it after it’s cooked if you wish.

Next, brush the olive oil evenly on top of th brisket. Pour the Liquid Smoke over top.

Then, put the rub evenly on top of the brisket, cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. 

Below, is what it looks like after 8 hours slow cooking!

Storage

Store leftover brisket covered in the refrigerator for up to three days for maximum freshness or freeze it for later.

What to Serve with Beef Brisket

Cornbread with Whole Kernel Corn

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

This mouthwatering dish is one the whole family will love for dinner, but it’s also great for game day brisket sliders. It’s easy to prep and turns out tender and delicious every time!

Add this slow cooker beef brisket recipe to your list of weeknight dinner ideas!

I took this recipe to Weekend Potluck.