Slow Cooker Plum Gravy Brisket

This slow cooker plum gravy brisket is made with just three simple ingredients but tastes amazing. Sweet plum jam and rich gravy powder turn a beef brisket into soft, juicy meat with tasty gravy. It’s an easy dinner that needs little work but gives you a big, comforting meal the whole family will enjoy.

You are only three ingredients away from making an amazing slow cooked brisket! This easy recipe turns a simple piece of beef into a soft, juicy dinner with barely any work. The sweet plum jam melts into the meat as it cooks low and slow, and the gravy powder makes a rich, tasty sauce. It’s a great meal when you want something filling and cozy without spending hours in the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Plum Gravy Brisket

Cook Time: 8 hours

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg beef brisket
• 175 grams plum jam
• 2–3 tbsp of your favourite gravy powder (Maggi Rich Gravy Mix works great)

Instructions

1. Place the beef brisket into the bottom of your slow cooker, making sure it sits flat.
2. Put the plum jam in a small bowl and heat it in the microwave for about 1 minute. This makes the jam soft and easy to spread. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the warm jam evenly all over the top of the brisket.
3. Sprinkle just 2 tablespoons of the dry gravy powder over the top of the jam-covered brisket. Save the last spoonful of gravy powder for later, since you’ll use it to thicken the gravy at the end.
4. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until the meat is very soft and falls apart easily when you touch it with a fork.
5. Note: If your piece of brisket is more round and thick instead of flat, you might need to add 1 to 2 extra hours of cooking time. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours instead. Just make sure the meat is soft enough to easily pull apart before serving.
6. Once the brisket is fully cooked, carefully lift it out of the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Slice the meat into thin pieces.
7. While you’re slicing the meat, pour the leftover juices from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat up high.
8. Add the last spoonful of gravy powder into the hot juices. Whisk it well while it cooks, until the gravy turns thick and rich.
9. Serve the thin brisket slices on top of a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Add steamed green beans and roasted baby carrots on the side. Pour the warm, tasty gravy over everything before serving.