2 large onions, sliced
5 stalks celery, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced
2 - 3 cloves garlic
5 - 7 pounds first cut beef brisket
Kitchen Bouquet
Herb or seasoning salt
garlic powder
black pepper
1 c. ketchup
1 T. mustard
Optional: 1/2 c. red wine

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Coat meat with Kitchen Bouquet
3. Season meat with salt, garlic powder and pepper
4. Combine ketchup and mustard. Add wine if desired
5. Place meat in large baking pan, surround with sliced vegetables
6. Cover meat with ketchup - mustard mixture
7. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes
8. Skim off fat
9. Purée vegetables and juices
10. Slice meat across grain and return to pan
11. Cover meat with puréed vegetables
12. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° F. until thoroughly hot

Serves 6 - 8 people