Ingredients

  • 2 dried New Mexico chiles
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 lbs double beef brisket, trimmed
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 14 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (I used passata)
  • 12 cup condensed beef broth (undiluted)
  • 14 cup red wine vinegar
  • 12 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 12 cup parsley, finely chopped

Method

  • In a heatproof bowl soak the chilies in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • Drain, discard the liquid and stems.
  • Pat dry, chop finely and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat oil and brown the meat on all sides then place in crock pot.
  • Reduce heat of the pan to medium and saute the onions, celery and reserved chili peppers.
  • Add garlic, mustard, oregano, cumin seeds, pepper and salt to the pan and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle with flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, beef broth and red wine vinegar to pan and cook stirring until thickened.
  • Stir in brown sugar and bay leaves and pour over the brisket.
  • Cover and cook on low for 12 hours until brisket is very tender.
  • Stir in green peppers.
  • Cover and cook on high for an addiional 30 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Slice brisket thinly, or shred, spoon sauce over and serve.