Helen'S Brisket

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   Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear brisket on all sides. Remove from pan, and saute onion and garlic. Return brisket to pan, and season with paprika, kosher salt, and pepper; cover with tomato sauce and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Remove brisket from pan, and let cool; slice on the diagonal, return to pan, and cook 30 minutes or until tender. Garnish, if desired.

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   *Ask your butcher for first-cut or flat-cut brisket, which is leaner.

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   **For extra flavor, add 3 to 4 carrots to brisket 40 minutes before cooking is done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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