Slow Cooker Brisket with Onion Gravy

Slow Cooker Brisket with Onion Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. slab of brisket (ask butcher to cut for you)
• 2 tbsp. virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions sliced thin
• 4-6 cloves garlic, cut in half
• sea salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. flour

Directions:

1. Brown brisket on both sides - about 2 minutes on each side over medium high heat using enough oil to prevent sticking
2. Move browned brisket to slow cooker
3. Add rest of oil to browning pot and cook onion about 6 minutes
4. Add garlic 
5. Stir in tomato paste
6. Add broth and bring to a boil
7. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker
8. Cook on low for 10 hours
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10. Remove brisket and keep warm
11. Remove onion mixture and place in stovetop pan
12. Mix in butter and flour
13. Whisk in softened butter and cook until thickened to suit your taste