Fall Apart Slow Cooker Beef Brisket And Ale Casserole Food

SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET RECIPE

Steps:

• Generously season brisket with about 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat large heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and when hot, add brisket (fat side down). Sear 4-5 min per side or until browned on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker, fat side facing up.
• In the same pan, add 1 Tbsp oil and sliced onions. Sautee 5-7 min or until onions are caramelized. Place onions over brisket. In the same pan, add more oil as needed and saute mushrooms until soft (5 min). Place mushrooms into the slow cooker and sprinkle chopped garlic over the top.
• Combine 2 cups chicken broth with 2 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce and pour mixture over meat.
• Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hrs or until cooked through and easy to pull apart with forks. Turn off slow cooker and rest 15 min with the lid on. Remove and discard excess fat from the top** then pull the beef apart with forks and keep it in the slow cooker to soak up the juices which will add amazing flavor and keep meat tender. Serve beef brisket and mushrooms, spooning slow cooker juices over the top.

FALL-APART SLOW-COOKER BEEF BRISKET AND ALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fry the onions in spray oil/low-calorie cooking spray until softened (about 3-4 minutes)
• Add the celery and the garlic, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes
• Move the vegetables over to the side of the pan and pop in the piece of beef. Give it a quick sear (30 seconds to 1 minute will suffice) on each side.
• Pop the piece of beef into the slow-cooker pot, add in the fried veg and sprinkle the cornflour over everything
• Add in the carrots, ale, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock cube (crumble this, or dissolve the stock pot in a little boiling water before adding), thyme and season with salt and pepper. Give everything a bit of a stir to combine the ingredients
• Pop the lid on and cook on low for 8-12 hours.
• When you are ready to serve, either use 2 forks to pull the beef apart into the casserole, or you can remove the brisket, slice it up and serve it with the sauce poured over it!

SLOW COOKER BRISKET WITH GOLDEN ALE GRAVY & HORSERADISH MASH

Steps:

• Season the brisket all over with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan (or use the sear function on your slow cooker) and sear the meat all over until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add another drizzle of oil, if needed, and fry the onions with a pinch of salt until lightly golden, about 12 mins. Sprinkle over the flour, stir until well-mixed, then pour in the ale and scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up any browned bits. Tip everything into the slow cooker (if using a frying pan).
• Add the yeast or beef extract, sugar and vinegar, then the beef and herbs. Top up with stock until the brisket is just over half submerged. Cover and cook for 7-8 hrs on low until tender. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and cover to keep warm. Use the reduce or simmer function on your slow cooker and simmer for 10-15 mins until the gravy has thickened to your liking. If your slow cooker doesn't have a simmer function, pour the gravy into a pan and simmer on the hob until thickened. Add a pinch more salt, sugar or a dash more vinegar if needed. If you like your gravy to be extra-thick, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water, then add to the pan and bubble for a few minutes.
• Just before you remove the meat from the slow cooker, start on the mash. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 20 mins until very tender when pressed. Drain and steam-dry for a few minutes before mashing with the horseradish, butter and crème fraîche. Scatter with parsley to serve. Cut the brisket into wedges and serve with the gravy and mash.