Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy brisket slow cooks with BBQ flavors, then gets tucked into soft tortillas for a savory handheld meal.
# What You Need:
→ Brisket and Main Components
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1.1 kilograms beef brisket, trimmed
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360 millilitres barbecue sauce, divided
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12 flour or corn tortillas
→ Smokey BBQ Spice Rub
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13 grams light brown sugar
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8 grams smoked paprika
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3 grams garlic powder
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3 grams onion powder
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6 grams salt
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2 grams ground black pepper
→ Toppings
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Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped
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Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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Red onion, diced
# How to Make It:
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Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the BBQ spice rub.
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Rub the entire surface of the brisket evenly with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
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Pour 240 millilitres of barbecue sauce into the base of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned brisket on top. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until tender.
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Remove the brisket from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 10 minutes to retain juices, then shred the meat or slice thinly against the grain.
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Warm the tortillas. Fill each tortilla with shredded brisket, a drizzle of the remaining barbecue sauce, and your preferred toppings such as chopped coriander, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced red onion.
# Important Notes:
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Allowing the brisket to rest before slicing helps preserve moisture and enhances tenderness.