Beef Brisket With Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (about 2 lb, not corned beef)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup hot water

1 envelope beefy onion soup mix

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup 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 for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove brisket to a serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 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.