Slow Cooked Brisket In Ale Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Brisket In Ale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) beef brisket; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings; 1 bay leaf; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1/4 cup chili sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1
Trim as much fat from the brisket as you can.
2
Cut the brisket to fit into your slow cooker if necessary.
3
Put the onion rings, bay leaf and brisket into the slow-cooker (in that order).
4
In a mixing bowl, add the beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper, and garlic; stir to combine.
5
Pour mixture over the brisket.
6
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
7
Carefully transfer brisket and onions to a platter; keep warm.
8
Discard the bay leaf.
9
Skim the fat from the liquid left in the slow cooker.
10
Measure 2 1/2 cups of cooking liquid and discard the rest.
11
In a saucepan, add the cornstarch and water; stir until smooth.
12
Add in cooking liquid; cook and stir until the gravy is thickened and bubbly; then cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
13
Serve brisket and onions with gravy.

150

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) beef brisket, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings, 1 bay leaf, 1 (12 ounce) can beer, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Brisket In Ale falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooked Brisket In Ale

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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