Brisket with Root Vegetables – Vecchio Borgo Miglierina

Ingredients

• 4 lbs beef brisket, preferably first cut, trimmed of excess fat
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ lbs baby red potatoes
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long pieces