Beef Brisket in Beer

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours

Recipe by Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 06, 2023

One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. —Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa


Test Kitchen tips
  • This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.
  • The addition of liquid smoke will give a depth of flavor to this recipe. Be careful not to overdo it; a small amount goes a long way.
  • Look for liquid smoke in the grocery store near the spices and marinades.
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    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:8 hours
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    Ingredients

    • 1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
    • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 large onion, sliced
    • 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup cold water
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Cut brisket in half; rub with liquid smoke, if desired, and celery salt, pepper and salt. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine beer and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until tender.
    2. 2
      Remove brisket and keep warm. Strain cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve beef with gravy.

    Nutrition Facts

    5 ounce-weight: 285 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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