Braised Beef Brisket

By lkoss

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket (1/2 of a whole)
• 2 TBSP flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 3 TBSP lard or drippings (shortening)
• 1 cup water
• For gravy -
• 3-4 TBSP flour
• 2 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Dredge brisket with mixture of 2 TBSP flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown meat slowly in lard or drippings. Pour off drippings. Add water, cover closely and cook slowly for 3 hours, or until tender. When tender, remove to hot platter.

Make gravy as follows:
Stir 3 TBSP flour into cooking liquid, add water and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. More flour may be added if necessary. 6-8 servings.