Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)3/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 beef bouillon cubes1-1/2 cups hot water5 small potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks4 medium carrots, cut into chunks2 celery ribs, cut into chunks

Preparation

Place onions in a greased shallow roasting pan; top with brisket. Combine the ketchup, paprika and garlic powder; spread over brisket. Dissolve bouillon in hot water; pour into pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours.

Add the potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover and bake 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Remove brisket to a serving platter; let stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Serve with vegetables.