1 3 1/2 - 4 lb flat cut brisket. (I love Costco meats)
3 Tbls paprika
3 Tbls chile powder
3 Tbls brown sugar
Salt and pepper
Mix all together
Pat the rub on both sides of meat and place in glass dish covered tight and refrigerate overnight.
Heavy high sided sauté pan that can go in the oven
15 oz can of beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine
15 oz can of diced tomatoes with basil
1 large onion
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 big sprigs of rosemary
5-6 slices of thick cut bacon
3 Tbl olive oil
After meat has sat overnight, heat oil over med high heat and sear meat on both sides till nice crust is on the meat.
Take browned meat out of pan and add sliced large onion and cook for 1 minute until coated with all the drippings. Mix the stock, wine and tomatoes with their juice, rosemary and thyme in a bowl. Place meat back in the pan over the bed of onions. Lay the strips of bacon across the meat. Pour braising liquid in pan around meat.
Place in 300 degree oven, covered for approx 4 - 4 1/2 hours until meat is super tender when you put a fork in it.
When cooked take meat out, slice 1/4" inch slices. Purée all the onions etc in the pan. I thickened a little with cornstarch and water and ended up adding about another 3/4 cup of broth for extra gravy for my mashed potatoes. I used Yukon gold, cream, fresh parsley and butter baby and whipped, whipped, whipped.
All the flavorings really made a rich tasting gravy. Give it a try, it was thumbs up at our house! Ciao Bella!!
