Beef Brisket with Merlot and Prunes Recipe

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Beef Brisket with Merlot and Prunes
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  1. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Pat brisket dry; sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy extra-large skillet over high heat. Add brisket and cook until deep brown, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer brisket, fat side up, to large roasting pan. Add tomatoes with juice and wine to skillet. Remove from heat, scrape up any browned bits, and pour mixture over brisket. Distribute onions, carrots, and garlic around brisket. Add prunes and thyme; drizzle with 1/2 cup prune juice and 3 tablespoons vinegar. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place pan over 2 burners and bring to boil. Cover pan with heavy-duty foil; place in oven.
  2. Braise brisket until tender, about 3 hours 15 minutes. Uncover and cool 1 hour at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with foil and chill. Bring just to simmer over 2 burners before continuing.
  3. Remove brisket from roasting pan, scraping off juices. Place on work surface;cut across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.Spoon off fat from top of pan juices. Place 1 cup vegetables (no prunes) and 1 cup braising liquid from pan into processor and puree. Return puree to pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon prune juice and 1 teaspoon vinegar to pan. Heat sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Overlap brisket slices in 13x9x2- inch glass baking dish. Pour sauce over brisket, separating slices to allow some sauce to flow between. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  5. Rewarm brisket, covered, in 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle brisket with parsley; serve.
  6. More info: Use a slender metal pin, like a turkey lacer, to check whether the brisket is tender. Insert the pin into the thickest part; if it meets no resistance, the brisket is done.
  7. What to drink: You used Merlot to cook the brisket, so why not pour a Merlot as well? Try the Yarden 2002 Merlot ($22), produced at a winery in Israel's Golan Heights. The kosher wine has ripe plum flavors and a spicy finish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2771.93 Kcal (11606 kJ)
Calories from fat 606.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.35g 104%
Sodium 998.61mg 42%
Potassium 741.68mg 16%
Total Carbs 423.11g 141%
Sugars 86.77g 347%
Dietary Fiber 68.16g 273%
Protein 66.86g 134%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 69.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 512.53 Kcal (2146 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.45g 104%
Sodium 184.65mg 42%
Potassium 137.14mg 16%
Total Carbs 78.23g 141%
Sugars 16.04g 347%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g 273%
Protein 12.36g 134%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 12.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 60.3
    Points
  • 64
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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