"Do not be afraid of the garlic. This may well be the best brisket you have ever tasted...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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1 (5 to 6 pounds) beef brisket, rinsed and patted dry
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Kosher salt and freshly-ground pepper
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40 large cloves garlic, peeled (about 3 to 4 heads of garlic - see Notes)
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1 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
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1/4 cup red red wine (or substitute balsamic vinegar)
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2 to 3 cups beef or chicken broth
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2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
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1 teaspoon dried basil