Red Wine and Onion Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 lbs beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 onions, halved, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup red wine

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine thyme, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over both sides of brisket.

3. 3

   In flameproof roasting pan heat oil over medium-high heat; add brisket. Cook, turning once, until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add onions, garlic and bay leaves to pan around brisket; pour in wine. Cover; roast 1 hour, 30 minutes. Turn brisket over; roast, covered, until very tender, 1 hour, 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer brisket and half onions to serving platter; cover with foil. Transfer drippings and remaining onions to blender; pulse until smooth. Slice beef against the grain of the meat and serve with sauce.