Holiday Brisket

Beef brisket, braised until tender with carrots, sweet potatoes and Sunsweet® prunes, is a warming and satisfying winter meal that warms the soul.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Serves 8

Ingredients
1 (5 to 6-pound) flat-cut beef brisket, well trimmed
Salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 cups sliced onions
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1/2 inch thick
1 pound small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 cups (about 12 ounces) Sunsweet® pitted prunes

Directions
Heat oven to 350ºF. Season brisket with salt and pepper, as desired. Place in shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle brisket with garlic and thyme; cover with onions and ketchup. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Add water to depth of 1/4 inch. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and cook 3 hours, basting and adding water occasionally, as necessary, to maintain 1/4-inch of water.

Add carrots around brisket; baste, adding more water, if necessary. Cover and cook an additional 45 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and Sunsweet® prunes; add water, if necessary. Cover and cook an additional 1 hour or until brisket and vegetables are tender. Let stand 10 minutes. Carve brisket diagonally across the grain; serve with dried plums, vegetables and pan juices. Leftover brisket makes delicious sandwiches.