Fructose Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked beef brisket is the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible aroma before you've even sat down to eat. The flat-cut brisket gets a fragrant rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before it's seared to a deep, mahogany crust — that step alone builds serious flavor before the slow cooker even turns on. Golden caramelized onions, smashed garlic, bone broth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a rich braising liquid that keeps everything incredibly tender over eight hours on low. Coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth without any of the high-fructose ingredients that make so many store-bought sauces and condiments off-limits. Every component here is straightforward and naturally low in free fructose, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. After a long, slow braise, the meat slices cleanly against the grain or pulls apart effortlessly, and the silky onions and pan juices spooned over the top make it look like something you'd order at a proper restaurant. A scatter of fresh parsley finishes it off and makes the whole platter genuinely stunning.
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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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