OLD-FASHIONED BEEF BRISKET

Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket image

Tender slices of beef smothered in onions in a sweet tomato sauce give this entrée an old-fashioned feel. It is simple to prepare and delicious comfort food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (4 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large sweet onions, sliced
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth

Steps:

In an oven-proof Dutch oven, brown meat in oil on all sides; drain. Top with onions. Combine the ketchup, water and wine; pour over meat and onions. , Cover and bake at 350° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice brisket across the grain. Thicken sauce if desired; serve with beef.Freeze option: Place individual portions of sliced brisket in freezer containers; top with cooking sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges