MSG Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is one of those deeply satisfying meals that fills the whole house with an aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking when dinner is ready. This version layers warm spices — turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — onto a well-seared flat cut, then lets the slow cooker do the heavy lifting for eight hours until the meat is fall-apart tender. The braising liquid is built from bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos, which delivers that rich, savory depth without any of the flavor-enhancing additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and seasoning packets. Coconut aminos in particular is a smart swap here — it brings a gentle umami quality that works beautifully with the caramelized onions and garlic without introducing anything processed or artificial. Searing the brisket before it goes into the slow cooker is the step that makes a real difference, locking in color and building a fond that gets deglazed right into the braising liquid so nothing goes to waste. After a short rest on the cutting board, the meat slices cleanly against the grain and soaks up every drop of those glossy, onion-laden juices. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole platter together.
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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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