Healthy Recipe

Brisket in Ale

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 12 h
Total Time: 12 h 25 mins

Ingredients
3 1/2 pounds beef, brisket
2 medium onion(s)
1 bay leaf
12 ounce(s) beer
1/4 cup(s) chili sauce
2 tablespoon sugar substitute, heat-stable
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, black
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water
Recipe Tip: Cook 10 to 12 hours (low), or 5 to 6 hours (high); plus 10 minutes (high).
Preparation
1. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut brisket to fit into a 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place the onions, bay leaf, and brisket in the cooker. In a medium bowl combine beer, chili sauce, sugar substitute, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic; pour over meat.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer brisket and onions to a serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Discard bay leaf.
4. For gravy, pour juices into a large measuring cup;skim fat. Measure 2 1/2 cups liquid; discard remaining liquid. In a medium saucepan stir together cornstarch and water; stir in the cooking liquid. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pass gravy with meat.