Very Best Brisket

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Servings: 14
Yield: 14 servings

Description

A big beef brisket is simmered in savory and sweet broth with carrots and potatoes to make a one-dish meal that's great for a holiday or just anytime you want a hearty dinner.

Ingredients

4 onions, sliced
1 pound small new potatoes
1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
7 pounds beef brisket
1 cup beef broth
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup ketchup
10 fluid ounces ginger ale

Directions

1 Layer the onions, potatoes, and carrots into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables.
2 Mix the beef broth, onion soup mix, ketchup, and ginger ale in a bowl, and pour it over the brisket and vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer.
3 Simmer the brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.