Bold, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — this Slow Cooked BBQ Beef is infused with espresso, sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and slow-bathed in a smoky BBQ sauce blend. Piled high on warm, buttery brioche buns with crunchy coleslaw and creamy ranch, this one’s a serious crowd-pleaser for your next cook-up or weekend feast.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1.5kg beef chuck casserole
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Olive oil (for searing)
¾ cup espresso coffee (4 shots)
¾ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp honey
Burger buns (for serving)
Ranch Sauce:
150ml sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp paprika
Juice of ½ lemon
Chopped chives and dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Prepare the Brisket: — To make the rub, mix onion powder, garlic ground, salt & and cracked pepperRub the spice rub over the entirety of the beef. Set a pan to high heat, add a little olive oil, and then searing both sides of the beef to lock in the flavours, add to the slow cooker.
Slow Cook — Mix the espresso coffee, BBQ Sauce, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and honey – pour over the Beef. Open the lid halfway through cooking and baste the Beef in the sauce.Slow cook for 6-8 hours on high until you can easily slice through it.
Make the Ranch Sauce: — Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Burgers: — Toast burger buns, pile on shredded brisket, coleslaw, and ranch sauce. Drizzle with leftover sauce from the slow cooker.