Slow Cooked Brisket with Smothered Onions Marlene Koch

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• MAKES 8 SERVINGS
• 2 3/4 pounds beef brisket, flat-cut, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds onions (2 medium), cut in 1/4-inch half-moons
• 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar,

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from marlenekoch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Brisket is a wonderful make-ahead dish, and the slow cooker is the perfect fix-it and forget-it way to do so. Simply cool the cooked brisket, place in an airtight container,and refrigerate overnight.  Cool the cooking liquid and onions separately.

To re-heat, remove any fat from the cooking liquid, and high on high-heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions they are warm. Slice the brisket, add the slices to the skillet, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes or until the brisket is heated through and serve.

Warmed brisket also makes GREAT sandwiches. Mix a teaspoon of horseradish into a tablespoon of light mayonnaise, spread onto your favorite bread, and top with meat and onions. So good!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

1. Using a thin, sharp knife, trim excess fat from the brisket. Season beef on both sides with salt and pepper, and place in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, preferably oval. (If the brisket won’t fit, cut it in half crosswise). Top beef with onions and garlic. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes with their juice, vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour over the beef and onions. The insert will be full.

2. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the beef is very tender and onions are soft. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef and onion mixture to a deep platter and cover tightly with foil to keep warm.

3. Pour the cooking liquid into a large saucepan. Let stand for 3 minutes and skim off any fat from the surface. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, or until liquid reduces by half. Remove from heat.