I absolutely love easy, set it and forget it recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly! This melt in your mouth brisket is a fantastic option for many different uses including sandwiches, tacos, bowls, and as a main dish with sides. It will also make your house smell amazing!

For BBQ sauce we LOVE Tom's Bootleg BBQ, locally made and created in Skaneateles, NY! We initially tested this recipe with a maple barbecue sauce but found that the high sugar content doesn't hold up well with the longer time in the slow cooker. For our maple loving friends we recommend cooking the brisket in the slow cooker with a lower sugar content sauce (no maple or brown sugar BBQ sauces here!) and serving the beef with a BBQ sauce of your choice. You can also use the sauce from the slow cooker to serve with the beef.

3-4lb beef brisket, thawed
approximately 28 ounces BBQ sauce (we love Tom's Bootleg BBQ)
olive oil for drizzling

For the Rub:
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

This taco recipe is quick and easy in a slow cooker! I love having an alternative to ground beef for tacos and other Mexican inspired dishes that is simple to make. Try some our favorite toppings:

• traditional toppings: lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, sour cream, cheese, cilantro
• get creative: pineapple, pickled onions, Wegmans broccoli, cranberry, and brussel sprout slaw 

For the Beef
approximately 3lb roast (I use a chuck roast)
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil

For the Slow Cooker
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 jalapeno pepper, diced and seeds removed
1/4 cup lime juice
1 medium yellow onion, diced