Spiced Beef Brisket

Directions

1. 1
   Rub the beef with the garlic.
2. 2
   In a 4 1/2 quart Dutch oven, brown beef in hot peanut oil.
3. 3
   Drain off the fat.
4. 4
   Stir together the vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and salt and pour over the meat.
5. 5
   Add celery leaves and onions.
6. 6
   Bring to boiling: reduce heat.
7. 7
   Cover and simmer about 2 hours.
8. 8
   Add the carrots and cook 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
9. 9
   Transfer beef and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.
10. 10
    Skim off fat from juices in the Dutch oven.
11. 11
    Boil the juices, uncovered, 5-8 minutes or till reduced to about 1 cup.
12. 12
    Serve juices with the meat.