Beef Brisket in Beer

Name: Beef Brisket in Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds); 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. —Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, sliced
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

1. Cut brisket in half; rub with liquid smoke, if desired, and celery salt, pepper and salt. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine beer and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until tender.
2. Remove brisket and keep warm. Strain cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve beef with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounce-weight: 285 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

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