Brisket Of Beef

Brisket Of Beef

Course :	Beef
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	5

Ingredients:

2 1/4	pounds	lean beef brisket
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
3/4	cup	dry red wine or beer
1	tablespoon	dijon mustard
1/2	teaspoon	dried whole thyme
1/4	teaspoon	rosemary
1/2	teaspoon	salt
3	cloves	garlic
1	piece	bay leaf -- crumbled
3	medium	carrots -- 2 inch sticks
5	small	red potatoes -- halved
1	large	onion -- quartered
2	tablespoons	quick-cooking tapioca -- *
1/4	cup	water

Preparation:

Trim fat from brisket. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Over medium-high until hot, brown brisket on all sides. Place carrots, onion and potatoes in crockpot. Sprinkle tapioca over top of vegetables. Add browned brisket. Combine wine and remaining ingredients. Pour over top of brisket. Cover with lid and cook on High for 4 1/2 to 5 hours or on Low for 8 hours. The tapioca will thicken the liquid to make its own gravy.