Artificial Food Coloring Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible aroma, and this version delivers deep, savory flavor without a single synthetic dye or artificial additive in sight. That rich, golden color you see on the finished meat comes entirely from turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — a spice rub that does double duty as both seasoning and a naturally beautiful crust. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, keeping the braising liquid clean and free from the artificial colors that sneak into many bottled condiments. The onions are cooked low and slow until they melt into a jammy, caramelized layer that mingles with bone broth and apple cider vinegar into a braising liquid that is genuinely restaurant-worthy. After eight hours in the slow cooker, the brisket slices effortlessly against the grain and practically falls apart, soaking up every drop of those fragrant juices. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing centerpiece that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen — because, well, your slow cooker did.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!