Beef Brisket In Beer

• 1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

1. Cut brisket in half; rub with liquid smoke, if desired, and celery salt, pepper and salt. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine beer and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until tender.
2. Remove brisket and keep warm. Strain cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve beef with gravy.

fresh beef brisket, liquid smoke, celery salt, pepper, salt, onion, nonalcoholic, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-brisket-in-beer/ (may not work)