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Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket is easy to make and so tender and delicious. Lots of veggies and a delicious broth make this a tasty dinner idea any night of the week.
Brisket is so delicious and actually very simple to make. If you haven’t tried cooking it in the crock pot, it really makes it so tender and very easy. The flavor is intense from being slow cooked all day and gets infused into each bite. It’s our favorite way to cook this beef recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
I used to think this type of meal was meant for Sunday dinner or special occasions. Now that I know how easy the crock pot makes the brisket, it’s simple enough for busy weeknights.
It is even perfect to serve for a crowd or for you Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
- Beef Brisket – Feel free to choose the size that is enough for your family.
- Olive Oil – Choose the oil of your choice.
- Carrots – Diced in large pieces about the same size
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
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How to Make Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket
Step 1 – Heat a large skillet over medium heat until the pan is hot. Add in the olive oil. Brown the brisket on both sides cook for approximately 3-5 minutes.
Step 2 – Add the brisket, carrots and onions to the crock pot.
Step 3 – Top with the salt, pepper, thyme and minced garlic. Then pour the tomato sauce, beef broth and wine on top. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
Step 4 – Remove 2 cups of the liquid from the crock pot and place in a sauce pan. Whisk in the water and cornstarch mixture in with the beef juice. Bring to a boil, then Drizzle the gravy over the brisket, carrot and onions.
Expert Tips
- Searing Brisket – We sear the brisket for a few minutes in a skillet. But you can also brown the brisket in your crock pot if you have a sauté setting on your crock pot.
- Shredding Brisket – We usually shred the brisket with two forks, but you can also learn how to shred with a mixer.
- Thickening Sauce – The cornstarch slurry helps to thicken the sauce to make a gravy to pour over the top of the brisket. This add flavor and keeps the brisket so juicy.
Serving Suggestions
You already have carrots and onion in the crock pot. I have even added a few potatoes to the crock pot and you really have a one pot meal.
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How to Use Leftovers
The meat is perfect for making sandwiches or sliders. This is also a great way to use the leftovers. Shred the meat and make sandwiches everyone will love. They are perfect for meals on the go or a quick dinner or lunch idea.
These are a hit at parties, game day, family dinner and more. Top with The Best Coleslaw Recipe and what an amazing meal!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is possible to overcook a brisket in the crockpot results in dry meat. We recommend keeping the slow cooker on low and cooking for about 8-10 hours. You should be able to shred the meat with a fork.
Yes, you can easily omit the red wine or use a can French Onion Soup for a delicious variation. See Best Red Wine Substitutes for more ideas.
Store the leftover brisket in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
We like to keep the crock pot on warm so that we can enjoy the brisket later. Sometimes with various activities, we are not able to all eat at once.
I can just keep the setting on warm and not have to worry about the meat getting cold. See How to Reheat Brisket for more tips.
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Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Beef Brisket
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 Red Onion peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 8 oz. can Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Cold Water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until the pan is hot. Add in the olive oil. Brown the brisket on both sides cook for approximately 3-5 minutes. ***You can also brown the brisket in your crock pot if you have a sauté setting on your crock pot.
- Add the brisket, carrots and onions to the crock pot.
- Top with the salt, pepper, thyme and minced garlic. Then pour the tomato sauce, beef broth and wine on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
- Remove the brisket, slice or shred.
- Remove 2 cups of the liquid from the crock pot and place in a sauce pan.
- Whisk in the water and cornstarch mixture in with the beef juice.
- Bring to a boil, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until it begins to thicken. It will thicken as it cools as well.
- Drizzle the gravy over the brisket, carrot and onions. Enjoy!
Great tip Sally! I will have to try that – Thank you for sharing!
Ok, but if you want a fantastic flavor…add a can of beer and you will have the best gravy you’ve every had:) Enjoy!
enjoyed this a lot. made as is- i might decrease the amount of red wine to 3/4 but I might have had a small meat
That sounds delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This turned out lovely. I didn’t have red onions or carrots so I put some shallots instead. Also put chopped tomatoes and used a hand blender to make the sauce smooth at the end. Served with mash potato and peas. Yummy! Thank you for the recipe.