Simple Crock-Pot Beef Brisket

I have been itching to use my slow cooker but was not sure what to make.  When we went shopping yesterday the beef brisket was mistakenly placed over the chicken I was looking for.  It must have been destiny.  This recipe couldn't be easier and the best part is it tastes like you slaved all day when in reality it takes 5 minutes to throw together.  Cooks for 8 hours or so and is ready to be devoured.  yum.

Simple Crock-Pot Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

1 2 lb beef brisket
2 cups good dry red wine
1 cup water
1 red onion, chopped into 8 chunks
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 heaping teaspoon smoked paprika
1 heaping teaspoon McCormicks Mediterranean sea salt (or just a pinch of red pepper flakes and a teaspoon of koser salt will do)
2 bay leaves
a few dashes of soy sauce
a few swirls of honey

Directions:

So easy..

Take your brisket and place in slow cooker.

Throw in seasonings, onion and garlic.

Drizzle honey in pot.  I did about three times around.

Pour in wine and water and soy sauce (be sure not to overdo soy sauce.  Don't want overly salted meat)!

Gravy:

Take three tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of flour and cook over medium low heat until flour takes on a blondish color.  Add sauce from crock pot slowly while whisking.  Once it reaches your preferred thickness, it's done!   Awesome gravy!

  

just falls apart...

Cook on low for 8 hours then check for doneness.  Should easily pull apart with fork when ready.  Eat!!!  Goes well with mashed potatoes or garlic breaded cauliflower as shown.