Beef Brisket in Beer

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

Directions

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.

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.