Crockpot Brisket With Beer

By Dunjab

Ingredients

• lean beef brisket, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, well trimmed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable. oil
• 3 carrots, cut in 2-inch chunks
• 5 small red potatoes, halved
• 1 large onion, cut in wedges
• 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
• 3/4 c red wine, or beer
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet. Over medium-high heat, brown brisket on all sides. Place carrots, onion and potatoes in slow cooker. Sprinkle tapioca over top of vegetables. Add the browned brisket (If brisket is very large, cut in half). Combine beer or wine and remaining ingredients. Pour over top of brisket. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours or on LOW for 9 to 11 hours.
The tapioca will thicken the liquid to make its own gravy. Remove bay leaf before serving