Peanut Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket with golden, jammy onions is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible for hours — and this version delivers every bit of that comfort. The flat cut gets rubbed with a warm blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear locks in a deeply browned crust, so the flavor is layered from the very start. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar add a subtle savory-tangy depth to the braising liquid, while bone broth keeps everything rich and silky as it slowly transforms over eight hours. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact the way you might with packaged sauces or spice blends. The onions practically melt into the braising juices, and when you spoon them over the sliced or pulled meat, the result is genuinely restaurant-worthy. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter without competing with those deep, slow-cooked flavors. This is the kind of set-it-and-forget-it recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight and weekend rotation alike.
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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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