Wheat Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked brisket is the kind of meal that fills your whole kitchen with an aroma so good it's almost unfair to everyone waiting at the table. This version gets its depth from a warming spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon, which builds a gorgeous crust during the initial sear before the crockpot works its magic over eight low-and-slow hours. The caramelized onions melt into the braising liquid — a combination of bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — creating a rich, glossy sauce that you'll want to spoon over every single slice. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting that soy sauce typically would, delivering that savory, umami punch without any wheat or gluten concerns hiding in the bottle. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just straightforward, confident cooking. By the time you slice the brisket against the grain and pile those golden onions on top, you've got a centerpiece dish that looks and tastes like it came from a serious kitchen. Fresh parsley scattered over the top at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole platter together beautifully.
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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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