Beef Brisket with Gravy

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 fresh beef brisket* (about 2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 envelope beefy onion soup
• mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil on both sides over medium-high heat; drain. Combine hot water and soup mix; pour over brisket. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender,

Remove brisket to a serving platter.

Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices, Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened, Thinly slice meat across the grain; serve with the gravy.