Roasted Garlic and Onion Brisket

By Golfwidow7

Ingredients

• 1 beef brisket (about 3 lb)
• 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 large yellow onions
• 8 cloves peeled garlic
• aluminum foil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Coat meat with seasoning. Place 1 tablespoon oil in pan, then add meat; cook 1–2 minutes on each side to brown, then transfer to large sheet of foil.
Cut onions into chunks and crush garlic; place around meat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Bring up foil sides; double-fold tops and ends to completely seal. Place packet on baking sheet; bake 3–4 hours or until meat is tender. Slice meat across the grain.
Other Preparation Method
Braise: Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Season 3 lb brisket with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Place 2 tablespoons oil in pan, then add meat; cook 1 minute on each side. Spread 2 tablespoons tomato paste on top of beef. Add 2 cups chopped onions, 1 lb baby red potatoes, and 2 cups beef broth to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 3 1/2–4 hours or until tender. Slice meat across the grain.