Slow-Cooker Smothered Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 1/4 lb fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired
• Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Instructions

1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until starting to brown. Add mushrooms; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from skillet to small bowl.
3. Rub brisket with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium-high heat; add brisket, and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place fat-side up in slow cooker; top with shallot mixture.
4. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup broth, the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Pour into slow cooker around beef brisket. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until brisket is very tender. Transfer beef to cutting board; cover and keep warm. With slotted spoon, transfer shallot mixture to small bowl.
5. Strain cooking juices using fine mesh sieve, and reserve 1 1/2 cups of the strained juices; transfer to 1 1/2-quart saucepan. In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons beef broth and the cornstarch with whisk; beat into cooking juices in pan. Heat to simmering over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream.
6. Cut beef into 1/2-inch slices, cutting against the grain. Transfer sliced beef to serving platter, using large flat spatula or fish turner. Top beef with shallot mixture; drizzle with sauce before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes.