Brisket for a Bunch from Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 12 hamburger buns, split

Directions

• In a large skillet, brown brisket in oil on both sides; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute celery and onion for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth, tomato sauce and water; stir to loosen the browned bits from pan. Add the sugar, soup mix and vinegar; bring to a boil. Pour over brisket.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from cooking juices. Serve meat in buns with cooking juices. Yield: 10 servings