This delicious mustard-glazed beef brisket starts on the stove top and finishes in the oven for tender every time.

Mustard Glazed Brisket

1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless beef brisket
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 large onion, sliced
2 stalks celery
8 black peppercorns
4 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons prepared mustard

1. Place brisket, garlic, onion, celery, peppercorns, allspice and bay leaf in a large soup pot. Cover with water.
2. Simmer covered 3 to 3 1/2 hours until tender, adding water as necessary.
3. Remove brisket and place in a roasting pan with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4. Combine brown sugar and prepared mustard. Salt and pepper brisket and spread with the mustard glaze.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until glaze bubbles and is browned.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.