Beer Braised Beef Brisket

We love brisket and I am always looking for different ways to prepare it.  This recipe steps away from the BBQ and smoked varieties.  It makes a hearty meal for a cold fall/winter night.

3 large carrots, cut on the bias
3 medium turnips, quartered  (Let's be honest, I probably won't use these)
2 large onions, quartered
1 3 1/2-4 1/2lb beef brisket
1 1/2 tsp. salt divided
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
12oz. dark beer
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Place carrots, turnips, and onions in the crockpot.  Sprinkle beef with 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot.  Cook beef 6 to 9 minutes or until browned, turning once.  Place over vegetables in crockpot.

Bring beer, brown sugar and cinnamon to a simmer in same skillet over medium high heat, stirring to scrape any browned bits from the pan.  Stir in remaining salt and pepper.  Pour over beef.

Cook covered, on low 7 to 9 hours or until meat is very tender when pierced with a fork.