Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Gravy, Carrots, Mash & Greens

Looking for a hearty, nourishing meal that’s packed with protein, flavour, and essential nutrients? This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe is perfect for lazy Sundays, weekly meal prep, or anytime you want something wholesome and comforting.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

500g beef brisket

2 onions, sliced

3 large carrots, chopped

1 beef stock cube

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp rosemary

Salt & pepper to taste

600g potatoes (for mash)

20g butter (or alternative)

50ml milk or cheese

Greens: broccoli, green beans or cabbage

• Gravy granules (or homemade gravy)

Method:

Add onions, carrots, beef brisket, stock cube, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper into a slow cooker.

Cook on low for at least 6 hours until beef is tender and easy to pull apart.

Boil potatoes until soft, then mash with butter and milk (or cheese) and season to taste.

Steam greens just before serving.

Remove beef, let it rest, then shred and return to the slow cooker. Stir in gravy granules or your own gravy.

Serve with a generous helping of mash and steamed greens.

Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: ~510 kcal

Protein: 40g

Carbohydrates: 45g

Fat: 20g

Key Vitamins & Minerals:

Iron (from beef)

Vitamin A (carrots)

Vitamin C (greens)

Potassium (potatoes)

B vitamins (onions, beef)

This dish not only fills your belly but fuels your body. It's high in protein to support muscle repair, rich in fibre and micronutrients for energy and immune support, and a perfect example of balance.