Smokey BBQ Beef Brisket

1 onion, sliced
3-4 lbs. beef brisket (3.5 for nutrition info listed)
salt and pepper
6-8 ounces tomato paste, preferably in a jar (6 for nutrition info listed)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/ 2 teaspoon cayenne
1/ 2 teaspoon crushed red bell pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Place onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Generously salt and pepper the steak and place the steak on top of the onions.
In a separate bowl, mix the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, cayenne, crushed red bell pepper, sea salt, dry mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic, coconut aminos and liquid smoke.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the beef.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until meat is fork tender and shreds easily.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy!

Serving Size: Serves around 6-8 (depends on the size of your brisket- calories calculated at 3.5 lbs)

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SONGBIRDHEATHER.