Tomato Braised Brisket Recipe
Ingredients
| Beef brisket | 2 Pound | |
| Ground black pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Onion soup mix package | 1 | |
| Garlic | 1 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz), crushed | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Directions
1. Place rack in lower third of oven and heat oven to 325°F. Season brisket on both sides with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, heat a 4-quart heavy saucepot. Add brisket and cook until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes, turning once.
2. Add soup mix, garlic, tomatoes, and 2 1/2 cups water to saucepot. Cover and bring to boiling. Transfer saucepot to oven and braise until meat is tender when pierced with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3. Transfer brisket to a cutting board and, using a knife and fork, pull meat into long shreds, then return meat to saucepot. Season to taste with pepper. Serve immediately.
2. Add soup mix, garlic, tomatoes, and 2 1/2 cups water to saucepot. Cover and bring to boiling. Transfer saucepot to oven and braise until meat is tender when pierced with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3. Transfer brisket to a cutting board and, using a knife and fork, pull meat into long shreds, then return meat to saucepot. Season to taste with pepper. Serve immediately.
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