Categories: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb. flat-cut beef brisket
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 3 tsp ground ancho chile powder
• 3/4 tsp ground red pepper
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• Crackers, Cheddar cheese, and pickles to serve

Directions

1. Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Trim excess fat from brisket, leaving a 1/2-inch thick layer. Make several 1/4-inch deep cuts in both sides of brisket; rub with salt and pepper.

3. Brush a cast-iron skillet with oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add brisket; cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Place brisket in slow cooker.

4. In a small bowl, stir together chile powder, red pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over brisket, turning to coat. Turn brisket fat side up. Pour beef and chili sauce around brisket.

5. Add onion to skillet; cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Add onion to slow cooker. Cover and cook until tender, about 8 hours on LOW. Place brisket on a cutting board; let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with onions, cooking liquid, crackers, cheese and pickles.

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