Sear the beef

• Season the beef brisket with salt and pepper.
• Sear the beef in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

Start the slow cooker

• Add the beef, sliced onion, beef stock and bay leaves to the slow cooker.

Slow cook the beef

• Cover and cook on low until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

Thicken the gravy

• Stir the gravy granules into the cooking juices.
• Simmer until the gravy thickens.

Boil the potatoes

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender.
• Drain well.

Make the creamy mash

• Mash the potatoes with the cream and butter until smooth.
• Season to taste.

Serve

• Spoon the slow cooked beef and gravy over the creamy mash.