INGREDIENTS
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5-lb. untrimmed flat-cut brisket
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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vegetable oil
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large onions, thinly sliced
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celery stalks with leaves
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garlic cloves, smashed
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sprigs thyme
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bay leaves
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28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
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tomato paste
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750 ml bottle full-bodied red wine
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small carrots