Almond Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked beef brisket doesn't get much better than this — a deeply savory, fall-apart centerpiece that practically makes itself while you go about your day. The flat-cut brisket gets rubbed down with a warm blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear locks in that gorgeous crust, so the flavor is layered from the very start. Golden caramelized onions, smashed garlic, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos build a braising liquid that's rich and complex without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. Everything goes into the slow cooker for a long, low cook that transforms the meat into something impossibly tender — sliceable or shreddable, depending on your mood. The whole dish is naturally free from tree nuts, relying instead on coconut oil and bone broth to deliver that silky, luxurious finish. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter and makes it look like you spent far more effort than you actually did. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this brisket is the kind of recipe that earns serious repeat requests.
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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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