Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb) beef brisket
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  • Trim as much fat from the brisket as you can.
  • Cut the brisket to fit into your slow cooker if necessary.
  • Put the onion rings, bay leaf and brisket into the slow-cooker (in that order).
  • In a mixing bowl, add the beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture over the brisket.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  • Carefully transfer brisket and onions to a platter; keep warm.
  • Discard the bay leaf.
  • Skim the fat from the liquid left in the slow cooker.
  • Measure 2 1/2 cups of cooking liquid and discard the rest.
  • In a saucepan, add the cornstarch and water; stir until smooth.
  • Add in cooking liquid; cook and stir until the gravy is thickened and bubbly; then cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
  • Serve brisket and onions with gravy.