Slow Cooker Spice-Rubbed Brisket With Onions

Feel like having roast beef but want something a little different? Try brisket. This economical cut yields ultra-tender results in the slow cooker, and a simple spice rub boosts the flavour.

Texas Barbecue Brisket

Adding soaked wood chips to the grill gives this American classic its distinctive smokiness. You'll find this recipe in our book The Barbecue Collection.

Oven-Braised Barbecue Brisket

Rubbing the beef with flavourful spices before cooking it to tenderness makes this roast a winner. For an informal family event, slice thinly and serve on kaiser rolls. If you can't find strained tomatoes, just process 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) whole tomatoes in the blender until smooth and strain out seeds.

Slow Cooker Brisket Barbacoa

Barbacoa generally refers to the Mexican method of slow cooking meat for a long time. Serve on soft flour or corn tortillas with sour cream, fresh cilantro and an extra helping of sauce.

Roasted Beets

Roast beets alongside the brisket for maximum efficiency.

Brisket Braised in Wine with Dried Fruit and Potatoes

Dried apricots and prunes not only sweeten the sauce but also break down slightly, helping to thicken it. Make the dish a day ahead to allow flavours to combine and to ease preparations.

Universal Spice Rub

Keep this simple all-purpose rub on hand for a last-minute flavour boost. You can rub it onto ribs, brisket, steak, chicken, fish or seafood before putting them on the barbecue.

Slow Cooker Chili Barbecue Sauce

In a world of zany new flavours, sometimes all you want is a reliably delicious sauce – one everyone will like. This is it. Try it on meatballs, brisket, short ribs, baby back ribs, chicken pieces, pork tenderloin and chops, or anywhere else you want to slather on a no-nonsense barbecue sauce.

Beer-Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage

Beef Lugaw

Lugaw (pronounced “loo-gow”) is soup to which rice is added to make a porridge-like consistency. In the Philippines, it is often made with beef or beef and tripe; with pork stock, stomach and intestines; or with chicken and various vegetables. Beef lugaw is generally unadorned with vegetables, so serve a simple salad on the side. You will need a big pot to make the stock.