BRISKET FOR A BUNCH

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This makes tender slices of beef in a delicious jus. To make it easy to cut very thin slices, chill the brisket before slicing and reheat in the juices. -Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
12 garlic bread slices or split hamburger buns

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown brisket in oil on both sides; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute celery and onion for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth, tomato sauce and water; stir to loosen the browned bits from pan. Add the sugar, soup mix and vinegar; bring to a boil. Pour over brisket. , Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-8 hours. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from cooking juices. Serve with bread or buns and cooking juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges