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Midge's Brisket

Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 beef brisket (5-6 lbs.)
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 TB oil
  • 6 large onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 carrot, cut into chunks
  • 3 TB tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Pour the oil into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the meat on all sides, turning. Remove the meat and place to a plate.

  2. Brown the onions in the pot, stirring. Return the meat to the pot along with the garlic and carrot. Brush the top of the meat with the tomato paste.

  3. Bake, covered, in a 350ºF oven for 1-1 1/2 hours. Slice the meat across the grain and place the slices back in the pot. If the pot looks dry, add a splash of water.

  4. Cover and bake again, this time at 325ºF, for around 2 hours, till meat yields easily with a fork. Occasionally baste with juices so it doesn't dry out.