The oven does all the work for you in this classic
2 large onoins
5lb. beef brisket
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup liquid smoke
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1//4 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup strong black coffee
Heat the oven to 300°F. Slice the onions and pile in the bottom of a roasting tin. Place the brisket on top and season well. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the beef.
Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3 1/2 hours. Remove the beef and slice into thick pieces. Put them back in the tin and put the tin over a medium heat on the stove. Bubble to thicken the sauce a bit and reheat the beef.
Serves 8-10
Cooking with Nigella 