Southwestern Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 fresh beef brisket (3 lb.)
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
• 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
• 3 medium sweet red peppers, cut into strips
• 1 1/2 c. sliced carrots (1-inch chunks)