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Russian Brisket of Beef
- 6-8 lbs. Brisket of beef
- 1 lb. Pitted prunes
- 1 can (approx. 16 oz) whole sweet potatoes
- 3 or 4 carrots (optional)
- brown sugar to taste
Place brisket in Dutch oven or deep ironwear pot, cover meat with cold water just to top of meat. Sprinkle 1 lb. Pitted prunes on top of meat. Cover pot and simmer slowly for 1 hour at which time ½ of the liquid will remain. Place meat or combination of sweet potatoes and carrots on top of meat and prunes. Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and transfer to a pre-heated oven. Bake (covered) at 350°for 2 hours.
Spoon prune gravy over meat to serve.
From Ascension’s Food Festival Recipes
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