AIP Friendly Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is one of those deeply satisfying meals that feels like a special occasion even on a Tuesday, and this version delivers every bit of that comfort without a single ingredient that would derail an elimination protocol. The flat-cut brisket gets rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a proper sear in coconut oil — that step alone builds a crust and a depth of flavor that makes the whole dish sing. Three large onions go golden and jammy in the same skillet, picking up all those browned bits along with apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and bone broth before everything gets poured over the meat in the slow cooker. Eight hours on low does the rest of the work, coaxing the brisket to that fork-tender, pull-apart texture that makes it nearly impossible to stop eating. Because every ingredient here — from the herbs to the broth — is carefully chosen to fit strict AIP guidelines, there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out. Serves 6, so it's ideal for batch cooking or feeding a crowd that doesn't even need to know it's a healing meal. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and a generous spoonful of those silky braising juices, and it looks as impressive as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 3 lb beef brisket (flat cut)
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 cup bone broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. Pat the brisket completely dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the brisket fat-side down and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until deeply browned. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes, until browned. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker insert.
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