Beef Brisket With Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (about 2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. hot water
1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil on both sides over medium-high heat; drain.
Combine hot water and soup mix; pour over brisket.
Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove brisket to a serving platter.
Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Thinly slice meat across the grain; serve with the gravy.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.