Sweet and Sour Beef Brisket

Sweet and sour beef brisket is a great recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant. This simple preparation using a slow cooker creates a tender brisket that is bursting with flavor.

Notes

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Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, cut into 1/2 rounds
1/2 cup dark raisins
3 pounds beef brisket
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

In a slow cooker, mix the orange and lemon juices, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Stir in the onions, carrots, and raisins.
Cut the brisket crosswise into 2 or 3 large pieces to fit into slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Stack the brisket on top of the vegetables.
Cover and cook until meat is tender, 8 to 9 hours on Low.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the brisket and the onions, carrots, and raisins to a platter, and cover with foil to keep warm. Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
In a medium saucepan, bring the cooking liquid to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook just until thickened. Pour the sauce over the brisket and serve immediately

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TOM701

Apr 27, 2011

the recipe calls for 2 carrots, cut into 1/2 What? I am hoping it is 1/2" slices--I am going to try this

Delilah

Mar 21, 2010

I made this last week. There were 4 adults eating, there wasn't 1 bite leftover! I made 2 side dishes and rolls, some of this was left, but the brisket was gone. I definately will be making it again!