Why don't you consider doing this brisket for Passover?
I you have never made a brisket before, don't let the long preparation and cooking time scare you, most of it is unattended cooking time.
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
5 cups (from about 3 pounds) coarsely chopped onions
4 minced garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons crumbled dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups red wine
6 pound beef brisket, first cut
3 cups beef stock or low sodium broth
1 cup orange juice
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent and soft. Add the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste to the onion mixture. Cook for a few minutes more, and then deglaze the pan with the red wine. Cook for 5 minutes over high heat, and then let simmer while browning the brisket. Place a large heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil and heat until very hot, but not smoking. Salt and pepper the brisket liberally.
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