Indonesian Brisket of Beef

A meal in one pot. Simmered stovetop for 3 hours, this beef brisket is then baked for an additional 30 minutes in the oven with a seasoned mixture of bacon, cooked pinto beans, onions, carrots, jalapeños, tomatoes, celery and corn.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 pounds beef brisket
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 pound bacon, diced
3 onions, sliced
3 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 carrots, sliced
2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups celery, sliced
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Cover brisket with water and boil in a large saucepan for 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, after 2 1/2 hours, combine chopped garlic cloves, diced bacon, sliced onions, and pinto beans in a 2 to 3-quart casserole dish.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Add the boiled brisket to the bean mixture with sliced carrots, chopped jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, sliced celery, corn, and seasoned salt. Continue baking for another 30 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.