Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots

By charlotteh371

serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered, stem end left intact
• 1 pound new potatoes (about 12)
• 1 pound medium carrots, cut into 2 1⁄2-inch lengths
• 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket, trimmed
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 cup brewed black coffee
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• country bread (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.In the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the onion, potatoes, and carrots. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and place on top of the vegetables.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, coffee, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar; pour over the beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the beef and vegetables are tender, 8 to 9 hours.
3.Slice the beef across the grain and serve with the vegetables and sauce, sprinkled with the parsley. Serve with the bread, if desired.