Texas Style Beef Brisket

Lunch Recipes

Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
    • 1 fresh beef brisket (6 pounds)
    • 1/2 cup beef broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • BARBECUE SAUCE:
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/2 cup molasses
    • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
    1. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    2. Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
    3. For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.
    4. Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves. Place 1 cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat. Discard remaining juices. Add reserved juices to the barbecue sauce.
    5. Return brisket to the slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Thinly slice beef across the grain; serve with sauce.