Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half1/4 teaspoon pepper1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained3/4 cup beef broth1/2 cup chili sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Rub brisket with pepper; place over onion. Top with mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine the broth, chili sauce, brown sugar and garlic; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove brisket and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Slice brisket; serve with gravy.