Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

I picked up my son from college today and I wanted to have a nice dinner ready to serve when we got home. This recipe was extremely easy and delicious. It is from the Taste of Home site, which has many wonderful recipes.

 Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Recipe






Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours
Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 bay leaves
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms and bay leaves. Combine the tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, vinegar and ketchup; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove beef and keep warm. Discard bay leaves. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice meat across the grain; serve with gravy. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor’s Note: This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.