Beef Brisket with Dried Fruit and Sweet Potatoes

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes 8 Servings.

Ingredients

 * 3½ pounds thin cut beef brisket
 * ¾ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * 2 tbs oil
 * 2 onions, thinly sliced
 * 1 cup beef broth
 * 3 tbsp each balsamic vinegar and honey
 * ½ tsp each ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger
 * 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks
 * 1 cup each prunes and apricots

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Season brisket with ¼ tsp salt and pepper.
 * 3) Heat oil in a skillet or Dutch oven.
 * 4) Add brisket, brown 5 minutes on each side.
 * 5) Remove.
 * 6) Add onions to pan drippings, saute 5 minutes or until golden.
 * 7) Mix broth, vinegar, honey, spices and remaining salt in a bowl.
 * 8) Remove pan from heat.
 * 9) Put meat on onions, add broth mixture and cover tightly.
 * 10) Bake 2 hours.
 * 11) Put potatoes and fruit around beef.
 * 12) Cover tightly, bake 1 hour or until beef and potatoes are tender.
 * 13) Transfer beef to a cutting board.
 * 14) Remove potatoes and fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving platter.
 * 15) Cut meat in thin slices across the grain.
 * 16) Skim fat off pan juices, spoon juices over beef, potatoes and fruit.