Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Brisket of Beef

Dried fruit adds a hint of sweetness to a hearty beef brisket prepared in the slow cooker.

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15 minutes

10 hours 15 minutes

8 servings



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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 385
  • 14g
    (Saturated Fat 5g)
  • 115mg
  • 700mg
  • 20g
    (Dietary Fiber 2g)
  • 45g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 26%
  • Exchanges
  • 6
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • Serve-With

    Serve steamed rice and fresh green beans with this savory dinner.

  • Variation

    Vary the flavors of this dish by using different dried fruits. Using all apricots gives a sweeter flavor to the meat. Dried apples with a 2-inch stick of cinnamon will give a sweet, tangy fall flavor to the recipe.

  • Did You Know?

    Beef brisket is from the breast section under the first ribs. It is usually sold boneless. Brisket requires long, slow cooking to tenderize it and bring out the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 3  1/2- to 4-pound fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), trimmed of fat
  • 1  package (7 ounces) mixed dried fruit
  • 1  carton (32 ounces) Progresso® beef flavored broth
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon pepper
  • 5  to 6 tablespoons quick-mixing flour

Directions

  1. 1Place all ingredients except flour in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, cutting beef to fit if necessary.
  2. 2Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
  3. 3Remove beef to warm platter; cover with aluminum foil. Increase heat setting to High. Beat flour into hot cooking liquid, using wire whisk. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened. Cut beef into 8 portions; serve with sauce.

Categories: Ingredient, Beef

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