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Tender Coffee-Rubbed Brisket Flat Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Perfect for Weeknight Meals

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A slow cooker brisket recipe rubbed with coffee and spices, delivering a tender, flavorful, and comforting meal perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds brisket flat, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee (freshly ground dark roast preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Trim and pat dry the brisket flat, removing excess fat about ¼ inch thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder if using. Stir until well blended.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the brisket and rub it evenly all over the meat.
  4. Sprinkle the coffee rub generously on both sides, pressing it in to form a crust.
  5. Optional: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil and sear the brisket for 3 minutes per side until a dark crust forms.
  6. Pour beef broth into the slow cooker and place the rubbed brisket inside, fat side up.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the brisket is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 15 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice thinly against the grain and serve with cooking juices.

Notes

Rest the brisket for 15 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. Searing the brisket before slow cooking adds flavor and texture but can be skipped if short on time. Use freshly ground dark roast coffee for best flavor. Adjust coffee amount if rub is too strong. Add more broth during cooking if brisket seems dry.

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