Legume Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible aroma before you've even set the table. This version gets a warm, aromatic rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before being seared to a deep, caramelized crust — layers of flavor that only deepen over eight hours in the slow cooker. Golden onions, smashed garlic, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and bone broth create a rich braising liquid that bastes the meat all day long, resulting in something genuinely luxurious with very little active effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out. Coconut oil and coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of any soy-based sauces, keeping the flavor bold and the ingredient list clean. When it's done, you slice it against the grain or pull it apart with two forks, spoon those silky onions and braising juices right over the top, and finish with a handful of fresh parsley if you like. This is the kind of low-effort, high-reward dinner that earns a permanent spot in the weekly rotation.
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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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