For those who crave a taste of the authentic Texas barbecue experience without the hassle of firing up a smoker, a crock pot brisket and beans cooked low and slow in a flavorful broth can be a perfect solution. This classic Texan dish combines the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of beef brisket with the hearty comfort of tender beans, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to please the whole family. Whether you are a barbecue enthusiast or simply looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, prepping the brisket, crafting the perfect marinade, and cooking it all to perfection in your trusty crock pot. Let's jump right in and explore the secrets behind making the most tender, flavorful, and authentic Texas style crock pot brisket and beans.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TEXAS BRAISED BRISKET
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 44
Steps:
- For the beef: Put the garlic and onions into a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the brisket on top. Sprinkle over the ancho powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour in the enchilada sauce. Cover and cook on low until the meat falls apart, about 8 hours.
- For the tortillas: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap the corn tortillas and flour tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve the meat with the tortillas as part of a taco bar.
- Add the avocados, cilantro, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and lime zest and juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve as part of a taco bar.
- Add the beans, chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper to a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 6 hours. Serve as part of a taco bar.
- Heat up a grill pan and slap the peppers on. Cook, turning them occasionally, until blistered on all sides and softened, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside. Serve as part of a taco bar.
- Add the jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, mangoes, cilantro, lime juice and salt to a bowl and stir together. Serve as a taco bar fixing.
- In a blender or food processor (see Cook's Note), combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, chiles, hot sauce, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you like; I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip, if you dare. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
SLOW-COOKED, TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET
This slow-cooker recipe comes directly from the heart of a wonderful Texas cook who makes the best brisket in the world! Yay, Papa Louis! He shared it with me years ago, via my sister (his daughter-in-law). I change it from time to time by adding ingredients to make it more Mexican (serve it with tortillas), or leave it as is and serve it with fresh rolls.
Provided by Ly
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up. Pour the coffee over the meat. Cook the brisket on LOW for 24 hours.
- Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola beverage, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
- After 24 hours, remove and discard any fat from the brisket. Use a fork to pull apart and shred the meat. Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly, and cook 1 hour longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 322.5 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
SLOW COOKER TEXAS SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
This is a wonderful and very easy recipe to throw in the slow cooker on those really busy days. It can be increased for a large group or downsized for 2 people. It reminds me of summers in Texas.
Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Time 6h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin together in a bowl; rub evenly over the surface of the brisket. Put brisket in a large, resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
- Stir barbeque sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in the bottom of a slow cooker. Lay brisket into the sauce mixture. Arrange onions atop the brisket.
- Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 6 to 7 hours. Rest brisket 10 minutes before slicing or shredding; serve with sauce from the slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3520.5 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED BEANS
Add something spicy to your family's Mexican cuisine night! These saucy beans slow cooked with bacon slices make a great side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
- In 4 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine all remaining ingredients; mix gently. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over bean mixture.
- Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1/2 Cup
TEXAS-STYLE CROCK POT BRISKET AND BEANS
An easy way to make a nice brisket. The beans in this recipe are wonderful - sometimes I just make a big pot of the beans alone. Even though I love the convenience of my crock pot, I feel that cooking in the crock pot generally overcooks any meat. However, in this case, with brisket, it is pretty darn good, especially with the delicious beans on the side! I sometimes find that the liquid gets a little low, when it is cooking. If this occurs, you can do any of the following, as needed: double the sauce recipe to add later, add some bottled barbecue sauce, or add a can of beer. Enjoy!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Meat
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water, onion, and pinto beans in crock pot.
- Mix together ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, vinegar, mustard, seasoned salt, Liquid Smoke, and brown sugar in separate bowl.
- Stir half of this mixture into beans in crock pot.
- Place brisket on top of beans (cut into two pieces, if needed).
- Spread the remaining mixture over brisket.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring twice, if possible.
- Slice meat across the grain and serve with sauce and with beans on the side.
SLOW-COOKED COWBOY BRISKET AND BEANS
Serve this stick-to-your-ribs dish with garlicky slabs of thick Texas toast and a green salad to all of your cowpokes on the range; then take a bow as they tip their hats.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 7h40m
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place first 2 ingredients, including soup mix seasoning packet, in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Trim fat from brisket to 1/4-inch thickness; make 1/4-inch-deep cuts, 1 inch apart, in fat. Sprinkle all sides of brisket with salt and pepper, and rub flour over brisket.
- Cook brisket in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer brisket from skillet to a plate.
- Add chicken stock and 2 1/2 cups water to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet; boil, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and smooth. Stir stock mixture into bean mixture in slow cooker. Place brisket, fat side up, on bean mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.
- Note: We tested with Hurst's HamBeens Cajun 15-Bean Soup Mix and PictSweet Seasoning Blend frozen diced onion, peppers, and celery.
SLOW-COOKED TEXAS BEER BRISKET
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . On the road to Lockhart, Texas in the Hill Country outside of Austin, I discovered barbecue heaven where smoke meets beef. This slow-cooked brisket is crunchy and almost burnt on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. After tasting a delicate 2-pound portion, I got some tips from the pit master himself and promptly went home and created my own version. The simple salt-and-pepper Lockhart Dry Rub is favored by the old guard and the Tricked-Up Brisket Rub is akin to what some of the younger up-starts in the barbecue world are doing to add a little more dimension to their burnt ends. Both rubs are great for slow-cooking and smoking brisket. You only need to make one rub to make this brisket so just pick whichever is more appealing to you. Be sure to purchase an untrimmed brisket. The meat needs all of the fat cap to keep it moist during the long cooking time.
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Beer Backyard BBQ Dinner Brisket Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium-Low Heat
- Sprinkle brisket liberally with the rub of your choice.
- Set-up grill for indirect cooking and place smoker box in gas grill if using. If using a charcoal grill, pour beer into a drip pan and place the drip pan on the charcoal grate between the two piles of charcoal. If using a gas grill, pour the beer into a small drip pan and put on the far-left corner of the cooking grates. (The beer is in the pan to add moisture to the cooking environment while the meat smokes. This is a good idea anytime you smoke-cook foods for a long period of time because smoke reduces the moisture in the air.)
- Place wood chips that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes directly on the gray-ashed charcoal, if using a charcoal grill, or in the smoker box if using a gas grill.
- Place brisket (fat side up) in center of the cooking grate over the drip pan. You will not turn the brisket during the cooking time at all. Grill 5 to 7 hours or until meat thermometer registers 180°F. When done, remove brisket from grill and let rest 20 minutes. Slice thin and serve immediately with pickled okra and sliced white bread.
TEXAS STYLE BEEF BRISKET - SLOW COOKER
Apply the seasoning and marinate beef overnight (included in prep time). Later, get the beef going in the crockpot and make the BBQ sauce. Sounds easy enough to me! :) From Feb. 2009 Taste of Home, posted by Vivian Warner.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6h55m
Yield 1 brisket, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- MARINATE THE NIGHT BEFORE: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leaves, garlic, celery salt, black pepper and Liquid Smoke, if desired.
- Cut brisket in half and place in the bag.
- Seal bag and turn to thoroughly coat brisket with seasonings.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- GET BEEF COOKING: Transfer beef to 5 or 6 quart slow cooker; add broth.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until tender.
- MAKE SAUCE A FEW MINUTES BEFORE BEEF IS DONE: In a small sauce pan, saute onion in canola oil until tender.
- Add garlic and cook one minute longer.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
- SAUCE UP THE BRISKET: Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves.
- Place one cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat.
- Add skimmed, measured juices to the barbeque sauce.
- Discard any juices remaining in the slow cooker.
- Return brisket to the slow cooker with BBQ sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 more minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- TO SERVE: Thinly slice across the grain and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.6, Fat 62.9, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 39.2
Helpful Cooking Advice
Ideal Cooking Time and Effortless Cleanup: Brisket and Bean in a Crock Pot is the epitome of culinary ease, allowing you to savor a delectable meal without sacrificing valuable time and effort. The extended cooking period, typically spanning 10 to 12 hours, ensures the meat's tenderness and allows the flavors to meld seamlessly. Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to the trusty Crock Pot, which confines the cooking process and prevents unwanted messes. Savor the culinary delights while minimizing the hassle.
Reap the Rewards of Patience: Low and slow cooking is the key to achieving brisket and pinto nirvana. This patient approach allows the meat to break down and become fall-apart-tender, while the flavors meld and deepen over time. Embrace the art of slow cooking, and you will be rewarded with a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds tangoing with joy.
Crock Pot Mastery: The Crock Pot, a culinary hero, transforms tough brisket into a succulent delicacy. Its ability to maintain a consistent low temperature over an extended period coaxes the meat into tenderness, while the enclosed environment amplifying the flavors. Embrace the magic of the Crock Pot, and let it work its wonders while you bask in the aroma of culinary bliss.
Unleash the Culinary Symphony: The harmonious blending of spices, from the warmth of cumin to the hint of cayenne, orchestrates a symphony of flavors in this brisket and pinto extravaganza. Each ingredient contributes its unique voice, resulting in a cohesive melody that dances on the palate. Savor the culinary masterpiece as the flavors intertwine, creating a harmonious and unforgettable experience.
A Culinary Finale That Satisfies
The delectable brisket and pinto union, braised in a Crock Pot, is the epitome of culinary bliss. Indulge in the fall-apart tenderness of the brisket, the symphony of spices, and the comforting embrace of pinto. Prepare for an ovation of compliments as you serve this culinary masterpiece, knowing that it is a testament to your culinary prowess. Savor each morsel, appreciating the harmonious marriage of flavors and textures, and let the memory of this gastronomic symphony linger long after the final morsel has been savored.
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