Ingredients

  • 2 -3 lbs beef brisket (not Corned Beef Brisket)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 -2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 3 -4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

Method

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper and coat all sides of beef.
  • Heat about 1/4" of oil in dutch oven or large pot and brown all sides of meat.
  • Add water, onion and all spices.
  • Cover and simmer for 2 hours and then turn over.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and simmer an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.