A delicious and tender slow-cooked beef brisket glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:8-10 hours on LOW or 5-6 hours on HIGH
Total Time:8-10 hours 20 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
3–4 lbs beef brisket
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup honey
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup beef broth
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Brisket
Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels.
Season all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the brisket for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.
Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Stir until the honey and sugar are well incorporated.
Slow Cook the Brisket
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the brisket.
Turn the brisket once to coat both sides.
Cover with the lid.
Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender.
Avoid opening the lid frequently during cooking.
Thicken the Sauce
Carefully transfer the cooked brisket to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil.
Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
Skim excess fat from the surface if needed.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until thick, glossy, and slightly sticky.
Slice and Glaze
Allow the brisket to rest for 10–15 minutes.
Slice thinly against the grain.
Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
Spoon the thickened honey garlic sauce generously over the beef.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the brisket reaches the desired tenderness.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.