SOUTHWESTERN BEEF BRISKET

Southwestern Beef Brisket image

This recipe makes the beef so tender that it comes apart with a fork. When served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable, it makes a hearty meal. -Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 medium sweet red peppers, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots (1-inch chunks)

Steps:

Season beef with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil; brown beef on both sides. Meanwhile, combine the next 11 ingredients. Pour over meat. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Add red peppers and carrots; bake 1 hour longer or until meat is tender. Remove meat from the pan; allow to stand 15 minutes before cutting. To thicken juices, bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 13-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges