Braised Brisket with Onions & Garlic

• boneless beef brisket↗3 -5 lbs
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cloves garlic, crushed↗2 cloves
• large onions, 1/2-inch thick slices↗3
• cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4-cup water↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Place beef brisket, fat side up, in large roasting pan.

3. 3

   Sprinkle brisket evenly with salt, pepper and garlic; top with onions.

4. 4

   Roast in oven 1 hour or until onions are lightly browned.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup hot water.

6. 6

   Carefully cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Reduce oven to 325 F and continue cooking 2 hours or until brisket is tender.

8. 8

   To make gravy, skim fat from pan juices.

9. 9

   Add cornstarch mixture to pan juices.

10. 10

    Cook over medium heat until gravy boils and thickens, stirring constantly.

11. 11

    Carve brisket across the grain into thin slices; serve with onions and gravy.