ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRISKET

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The mouthwatering aroma and flavor of beef brisket can be a pretty powerful thing! With this scaled-down version from Judy Ehrhart of Gonzales, Louisiana, it's easy to make just the right amount. "It is wonderful to share with a family member or friend and always gets rave reviews!"-Judy Ehrhart, Gonzales, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (1 pound)
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1 bay leaf
BARBECUE SAUCE:
2/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash pepper

Steps:

Place brisket, fat side up, in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the chili powder, pepper and salt; rub over brisket. Sprinkle with Liquid Smoke if desired. Add bay leaf. , Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender. Drain; discard juices and bay leaf., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over brisket. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and sauce is heated through. Thinly slice brisket across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.