BRISKET SLIDERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Brisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions image

For a dear friend's going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. Cook the brisket ahead and slider assembly will be a breeze. -Marlies Coventry, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns, crushed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh beef brisket (about 4 pounds)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons horseradish
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced
24 mini buns
Optional: Arugula and tomato slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, peppercorns and garlic; rub onto all sides of brisket. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and cayenne. Refrigerate until assembling., Place carrots, chopped onions and celery in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Place brisket on top of vegetables. In a small bowl, combine red wine, mustard and bay leaves; pour over brisket. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is fork-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and remaining salt; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-35 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Remove brisket; cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Thinly slice brisket across the grain; return to slow cooker. Pour juices over brisket., Serve brisket on buns with mayonnaise mixture and caramelized onions and, if desired, arugula and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.