Slow cooker beer brisket

This is a perfect recipe for a warm meal at the end of a cold day. Prepare some vegetables to go along with it and you are all set. 

Ingredients 

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) canola oil 
• 1 1/2 lb (750 g) trimmed beef brisket 
• Canola oil cooking spray 
• 1 large onion, diced 
• 2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic 
• 1 bottle (12 oz/341 mL) dark stout beer 
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar 
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano leaves 
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves 
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) steak sauce 
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) no-salt-added tomato paste 
• 6 slices multigrain bread 

Directions 

1. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of canola oil in large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef 3 minutes on each side. Place beef in slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Heat remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil, cook onions 4 minutes or until beginning to brown, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and cook 15 seconds. 
2. Remove skillet from heat and stir in beer, vinegar, oregano, thyme, steak sauce, and tomato paste. Stir until well blended and pour over beef in slow cooker, making sure that beef is covered completely with liquid. 
3. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours. Remove beef and place on cutting board. Thinly slice beef (it will shred automatically as you slice). Return beef to slow cooker and stir. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb flavours. 
4. To serve, place strainer in large bowl, strain beef mixture, shaking off excess liquid and place in serving bowl. Serve juices alongside. Place equal amounts of shredded beef on slices of warmed multigrain bread (2 oz/60 g per serving) as open-faced sandwiches. Spoon desired amount of liquid over each. 

Nutritional info per serving (1 of 6) 

• Calories 300 
• Protein 29 g 
• Sodium 310 mg 
• Potassium 487 mg 
• Total fat 10 g 
• Saturated fat 2 g 
• Cholesterol 75 mg 
• Carbohydrates 18 g 
• Fiber 3 g 

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