Though this beef brisket recipe isn't terribly low in fat, it is packed with protein, fiber, iron and Vitamin C.
Serve this brisket for Hanukkah with chicken noodle soup, latkes (potato pancakes) and sweet noodle kugel. It's even better the second day.
Beef Brisket Recipe
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 1 3 lb. beef brisket
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup merlot wine
- 2 cups chili sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scatter onions over bottom of in a 9 x 13" pan. Trim fat off brisket. Wash and pat dry. Place on top of onions in pan. Spread onion soup mix over top. Whisk merlot and chili sauce together in a small bowl. Pour over brisket. Cover tightly with aluminium foil.
Bake 3-3-1/2 hours or until tender, basting occasionally throughout.
Serves 8.
Per serving: 474 calories, 14 g fat, 137 mg cholesterol 23 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 59 g protein, 9% Vitamin A, 28% Vitamin C, 6% calcium, 31% iron
See also potato pancakes, and sweet potatoes with apples.
