posted by Becky 01-04-102 1:30 PM
Brisket
1 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
1 c. boiling water
1 beef brisket (about 4 1/2 lb.), trim all visible fat
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 tbls. lemon juice
8 bunches baby carrots, trimmed
1/2 lb. green beans
3 onions, sliced
In cup, combine sun-dried tomatoes and water: let stand 15 minutes or until softened.
Meanwhile, season beef with salt, pepper and paprika. In sauce pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 1 TBS. hot oil 10 minutes, turning once. Remove to plate; keep warm. In the same pot over medium heat, cook onion in remaining 1 TBS. hot oil, stirring, 10 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes with their liquid, ketchup, brown sugar and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Add brisket; reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 2 hours, 40 minutes.
Add carrots and beans; continue simmering 20 minutes or until tender. Remove beef; let stand 15 minutes before carving.