Sweet and Sour Brisket

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 541 Calories; 22g Fat; 51g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 157mg
Cholesterol; 172mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 7 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other
Carbohydrates. Points: 12

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 3 medium carrots, cut into coins
• 3/4 cup seedless raisins
• 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pour orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar and tomato paste into slow cooker. Stir to blend ingredients. Next, add onions, carrots and raisins. Season brisket with salt and pepper to taste and place in slow cooker with veggies. Cover and cook on low heat setting for about 9 hours, or until brisket is tender. Remove veggies and meat from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking liquid and pour liquid into a saucepan. Make a paste from cornstarch and water; add to saucepan and cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed red potatoes, steamed broccoli and a salad.