Sesame Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible, and this version delivers deep, savory flavor with almost no hands-on effort. The flat cut gets rubbed with a warm blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear locks in a gorgeous crust — that step alone makes all the difference in the final result. Golden caramelized onions, smashed garlic, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos build a braising liquid that's rich and complex without relying on any soy sauce or condiments that might sneak in hidden sesame. Coconut aminos is the real workhorse here, delivering that savory depth you'd expect from a long braise while keeping the ingredient list completely free of sesame-derived products. After eight hours on low, the brisket hits that magical 195–205°F range where it becomes fork-tender and practically falls apart on the cutting board. Slice it against the grain, spoon those silky onions and braising juices right over the top, and finish with a scatter of fresh parsley if you like a little brightness. It's the kind of centerpiece dish that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen — because technically, your slow cooker did.
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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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