Oven Baked Beef Brisket Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 first-cut brisket ((about 5 pounds))
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika ((smoked if possible))
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((or to taste))
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves