Description
These Slow Cooker Brisket Sliders feature tender, slow-cooked brisket infused with a blend of spices, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce. Shredded and piled high on buttery brioche slider buns with melty gouda cheese, crispy fried onions, and optional pickles, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties and family gatherings, these sliders offer a deliciously savory and smoky flavor profile that’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Brisket and Seasoning
- 2 pound brisket
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup water
Slider Assembly
- 12 brioche slider buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8-12 slices gouda cheese
- Crispy fried onions for topping
- Pickle slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the 2-pound brisket in your slow cooker. Top it with steak seasoning, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic salt, and BBQ sauce. Add 1 cup of water to the mixture.
- Slow cook the brisket: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, allowing the brisket to become tender and absorb all the flavors.
- Shred the brisket: Carefully remove the cooked beef and onions from the slow cooker. Use forks to shred the brisket into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Assemble the sliders: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, place the bottom halves of the brioche slider buns. Layer half of the gouda cheese slices over the buns, then pile on the shredded brisket. Sprinkle crispy fried onions and optional pickle slices on top.
- Top the sliders: Add the remaining gouda cheese slices over the toppings and place the top halves of the slider buns on top.
- Prepare the onion butter: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced dried onion and dried parsley until combined.
- Brush and bake: Generously brush the onion butter mixture over the top buns. Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and the cheese has melted wonderfully.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the sliders hot for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Notes
- These sliders are bursting with flavor from slow-cooked brisket moist with BBQ sauce and spices.
- The brioche buns add a rich, buttery softness that complements the smoky meat perfectly.
- Crispy fried onions add a delightful crunch and extra savory dimension.
- Pickle slices provide a tangy contrast but can be omitted if preferred.
- Brushing the buns with onion butter before baking enhances both aroma and flavor, creating a golden crust.
- Perfect for game day, potlucks, or family dinners where you want a hearty, flavorful slider option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 732 milligrams
- Fat: 17 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 86 milligrams
