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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Cola
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You don't have to be a pit master to cook up an amazing brisket anymore. This slow cooker recipe with cola, Worcestershire, and onions will have you converted the first time you make it.
serves/makes:
ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
17 reviews
ingredients
3/4 cup cola
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 pound beef roast or brisket
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons butter
directions
In a bowl, combine the cola, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, beef bouillon granules, dry mustard powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture for the sauce.
Place the onions in the bottom of the crock pot. Cut the meat to fit the crock pot if necessary and place the meat on top of the onions. Pour the cola mixture over the meat. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 hours or on high heat for 5 hours, or until the meat is tender (cook time may vary by crock pot).
For the sauce, combine the reserved cola mixture, ketchup, and butter in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it simmers, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Remove the meat from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Return the meat to the crock pot if not serving immediately.
Serve the shredded beef on buns or warmed tortillas with the sauce, as desired.
crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.nutrition data
270 calories, 12 grams fat, 14 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
February 15, 2022
I added honey and a little braising liquid to final sauce. Then I cooked it down about 20 minutes to thicken.
February 15, 2022
I added honey and a little braising liquid to final sauce. Then I cooked it down about 20 minutes to thicken.
March 6, 2016
Loved it!! I made it last year and couldn't remember where I got it. It took some time to find again. I put the recipe in a safe and secure place now. Thank you so much!!! PS use the real the real coke.
October 29, 2013
Brisket is taken very seriously here in Texas. Cooking it in the crock pot is sort of blasphemy depending on who you ask. But, I had to try it. Don't tell my Texas foodie friends, but this way is SO much better than the other ways I've tried it. WOW! Great flavor, super tender. This Texan is impressed!
July 10, 2013
This is the BEST way to cook brisket!
January 4, 2012
I made this and it was a delicious, tasty meal. The flavor was superb, not overwhelming for the beef. No knife required here, it just fell apart! So tender and juicy. No leftovers...so yummy it was G-O-N-E!!
August 7, 2011
Made this tonight for my family--teenagers, middle age and 84 year old Dad. Everyone loved it! I made it exactly by the recipe is written. The sauce has just enough zip for terrific flavor but not too spicy for those that can't tolerate it. We're looking forward to the leftovers! I used a 4 1/2 lb. brisket so I tripled the sauce and it was a perfect amount. Made the mistake of putting the shredded meat back into the crock pot to keep hot until serving but the juices made the buns too soggy. I drained the meat well for second helpings and, even with added sauce (thicker than juices), the buns held up well. The meat was so tender and flavorful! This recipe will be made again and again as it is a new family favorite. It's easy to put together and smells incredible while cooking. Try it! You'll be "WOW-d" too!
May 10, 2011
We LOVED this brisket recipe. I had never liked brisket till we tried this recipe. We're making it again this week because I'm craving it. You can't go wrong with this.
May 3, 2011
After crockin' all day, the wonderful aroma knocked me over when I came home. Fantastic! This is a keeper recipe. Having it for lunch today too!
December 5, 2010
I just bought a crock pot and this was the first dish that I cooked in it. The brisket was amazing and so easy to make. The sauce was unbelievable - sooooo delicious! I would recommend doubling or tripling the sauce recipe so there is enough for leftovers.
November 12, 2010
Wonderful, definately recommend!
August 31, 2008
This is my go-to brisket recipe; Hubby and I both love it! I cut the onion into rings, top the brisket with the caramelized onion and the sauce and serve it on a challah roll - it's heavenly! :) In my experience, though, the sauce goes a long way on the sandwich. I usually halve that part of the recipe and always throw out extras.
June 5, 2008
Need to double the recipie in order to have more sauce. Taste awesome!!
January 8, 2008
Wonderful dish and easy to prepare. I marinated the brisket overnight in Pepsi, then pan-seared it before putting it in the crockpot. Added baby carrots to the dish as well to cook with the rest. Delightful!
October 3, 2007
I served this burrito style on Spinach Tortillas. Very tasty and tender.
March 2, 2007
The best brisket I've ever eaten. Seriously.
March 2, 2006
Incredible! Even the leftovers taste fantastic.