Ingredients
1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup beef broth1 cup chili sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder2 bay leaves3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold water
Preparation
Sprinkle brisket with seasoned salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic until tender. Return brisket to pan.
Combine broth, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder and bay leaves; pour over meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove brisket to a serving platter. Skim fat from cooking juices; discard bay leaves. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Thinly slice meat across the grain; serve with sauce.
