Braised beef with turnips and onions Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 1 (4- to 5-pound) brisket
• 2 cups white wine
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 4 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups beef broth
• 24 pearl onions
• 4 medium to large turnips
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar