Braised Beef Brisket

Serves:
8
Chef:
Irv Miller
Ingredients:
1 3-4 pound beef brisket (top flat cut)
1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart beef broth
1-2 cups red wine
1 cup carrots, diced small
2 cups onions, diced small
1 cup celery, diced small
4 Tbsp. garlic, chopped fine
1 sprig rosemary, fresh
1 sprig thyme, fresh
1 orange skin, zested into wide strips
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cut onions, carrots and celery into small dice. Lightly dust brisket with seasoned flour and place in a large, deep roasting pan. Place over stove burner, adjust heat to medium-high and add oil. Evenly, but lightly, brown the brisket on both sides. Remove from pan and pat dry with paper towels. Pour off excess oil, and then add wine and all vegetables. Place brisket over vegetables, cover with broths, and bring to a boil. Add rosemary, thyme, and orange zest, cover with foil, and place in preheated oven for 2-3 hours. When tender, remove brisket from braising liquid. Place brisket on cutting board and cut against the grain into wide slices. Set aside. Reduce braising liquid until slightly thickened, and then pour over brisket slices and serve.