Cashew Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked beef brisket with golden, jammy onions is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible — and this crockpot version delivers all of that without any fuss. The flat-cut brisket gets rubbed down with a warming blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear locks in a deep, caramelized crust that sets the tone for everything that follows. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar deglaze the pan, pulling up every last bit of flavor before it all gets poured into the slow cooker alongside bone broth and fresh herbs. Eight hours on low does the heavy lifting, breaking the meat down until it's genuinely fork-tender and practically falling apart on its own. The onions melt into the braising liquid and become something almost silky — spoon them generously over the sliced or pulled brisket and you've got a dish that tastes like it took serious skill. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky additions hiding in a sauce or spice blend. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and bring it straight to the table.
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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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