SLOW-COOKER BEEF BRISKET

Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket image

This slow-cooker beef brisket recipe is so easy to prepare and has been a family favorite for years. I added the fresh mushrooms to give it more flavor. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges