Beef Brisket With Cranberry Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds), halved1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/2 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with brisket. Combine cranberry sauce and juice concentrate; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove brisket and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, discarding onion; skim fat. Place in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Thinly slice brisket across the grain; serve with gravy.