BRISKET IN WINE SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 1 (2½-pound) beef brisket, thick-cut

• 1 tablespoon ground paprika

• ½ teaspoon ground basil

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3 medium onions, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

• 1½ cups ketchup

• 1½ cups dry red wine

• 1½ cups water

 Directions:

•  Preheat oven to 325°F.

•  Rinse brisket and place in roasting pan.

•  Rub paprika, basil, salt and pepper into meat.

• In a medium bowl, mix together ketchup,

• Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil, tenting

•  Bake, covered, at 325°F for 3 hours, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center

•  Let stand at least 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

• Serve warm, with pan juices poured over the meat or served on the side.