Beef Brisket With Carrots and Prunes

Name: Beef Brisket With Carrots and Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef brisket; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cups carrots, sliced in ovals; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces pitted prunes; 1/2 cup water

Submitted by Chef Dudo

"Although I personally rather not eat red meat I almost fell for this. It smelled so good and mouthwatering. The ones I made it for said it was great and asked for the recipe. Must try it with chicken....."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 ¹⁄₂ lbs boneless beef brisket
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups carrots, sliced in ovals
¹⁄₄ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces pitted prunes
¹⁄₂ cup water

directions

Heat oil and brown beef brisket.
Remove meat and pour off drippings.
Add onion to pan, cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
Add 1/2 cup water to pan.
Return meat to pan, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 2-3 hours.
Check that it is not drying out, if so, add some more water.
Add carrots, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
Continue cooking, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until brisket is fork-tender.
Add prunes, cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced and prunes are plumped.

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