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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Spice mix: Combine all ingredients; blend well.
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You will not need all of the mix.
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Save remainder for another use (chili, pot roast, stews, ribs, pork roast and the like).
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Season brisket with 3 tablespoons spice mix.
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Season flour with 4 tablespoons spice mix.
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Dust meat with seasoned flour.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add meat; sear on both sides.
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Remove to a platter.
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Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
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When hot, add onions, carrots, jalapeno and garlic.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
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Add Roma tomatoes; cook until they break down.
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Add canned tomatoes and chipotles.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook to a stewlike consistency.
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Add beer and stock.
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Return meat to pot, cover loosely with foil; place in oven.
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Roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until tender.
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Remove brisket; set aside.
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Reduce sauce until slightly thickened, then strain out solids.
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Transfer solids to a blender; liquefy with a small amount of sauce.
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Mix blended solids back into sauce.
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Add vinegar and lime juice.
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Adjust seasoning.
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Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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When ready to serve, slice thinly and briefly reheat in sauce.