Brisket Of Beef In Tomato Onion Gravy (Crock Pot)

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, may need additional
• 1 (4 -5 lb) beef brisket, trimmed
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, condensed
• 1/4 cup beef stock or 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1. Rub flour into brisket on both sides and place in slow cooker stoneware.
2. In a bowl, combine onion soup mix, peppercorns, tomato soup, and beef stock.
3. Pour mixture over brisket; cover and cook on high for 6 hours, until beef is very tender.
4. Transfer beef to a deep platter and slice thinly.
5. Stir brown sugar and vinegar into the sauce and pour over the meat or pass sauce separately in a gravy boat.

flour, beef brisket, onion soup, black peppercorns, tomato soup, beef stock, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brisket-of-beef-in-tomato-onion-gravy-crock-pot-280552 (may not work)