Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Brisket of Beef

 

3

1/2- to 4-pound fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), trimmed of fat

1

package (7 ounces) mixed dried fruit

1

carton (32 ounces) Progresso® beef flavored broth

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

5

to 6 tablespoons Gold Medal® Wondra® quick-mixing flour

• 1 Place all ingredients except flour in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, cutting beef to fit if necessary.
• 2 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
• 3 Remove beef to warm platter; cover with aluminum foil. Increase heat setting to High. Beat flour into hot cooking liquid, using wire whisk. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened. Cut beef into 8 portions; serve with sauce.