Paleo Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an aroma so good it feels unfair to anyone who isn't eating it. This version layers a warm spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon onto a three-pound flat-cut brisket before it ever hits the pan, building deep flavor from the very first step. A hard sear in coconut oil locks in that crust, and then golden caramelized onions, smashed garlic, bone broth, coconut aminos, and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a braising liquid that is rich, tangy, and completely grain-free. Eight hours on low in the slow cooker does the rest, breaking the meat down until it slices cleanly against the grain or pulls apart with almost no effort. Every ingredient here is straightforward and ancestral-diet friendly — no soy, no refined sugars, no fillers — so you get all the comfort of a classic braise without any of the usual compromises. Spoon the silky onions and braising juices generously over the top and finish with a handful of fresh parsley for a dish that looks and tastes like it took serious effort, even though your slow cooker did most of the work.
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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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