Red Wine-Braised Brisket Gelson's

Ingredients

• 1 5-lb untrimmed flat-cut brisket
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp safflower oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 celery stalks with leaves
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 28-oz can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 750 ml bottle full-bodied red wine
• 8 small carrots