Foryoueats: Jewish-Style Braised Brisket With Onions and Carrots Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 pounds (2.75kg) whole beef brisket (see note)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 2 pounds yellow onions (1kg; about 5 medium), sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 pound carrots (450g; about 6 medium), cut into large dice
• 1/2 pound celery (225g; about 4 large ribs), cut into large dice
• 6 medium cloves garlic
• 1 cup (240ml) dry red wine
• 1 (14-ounce; 400g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, with the juices
• 1/3 cup (80ml) ketchup
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves