INGREDIENTS
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1 3 pound fresh beef brisket
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3 teaspoons dried Greek seasoning or Italian seasoning, crushed
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2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and cut into thick wedges; or 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices, plus 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
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1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1/4 cup pitted green, kalamata, and/or ripe olives
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Hot cooked noodles or rice (optional)