Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Brisket
Prep: 5 min.
Cook: 5 hr.
Serves: 6
Cost per serving: $1.11
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 (21/2 lb.) piece flat-cut brisket, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, raisins (if using), brown sugar and lemon juice in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Sprinkle brisket with 11/2 tsp. salt and season with pepper. Place brisket on tomato mixture and then spoon half of tomato mixture on meat. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork tender, 5 to 6 hours.
2. Transfer brisket to a cutting board, tent with foil to keep warm, and let stand for 10 minutes. Skim fat from sauce and discard; season sauce with salt and pepper. Slice brisket across grain, transfer to a serving platter and spoon some sauce over meat.
PER SERVING: 355 Cal., 13g Fat (4g Sat.), 99mg Chol., 2g Fiber, 41g Pro., 17g Carb., 372mg Sod.
Kitchen tip
Time it. If it's more convenient, you can cook this dish on low for 10 to 11 hours.
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