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    ***** Brisket of Beef with Beans *****
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    Categories: Main dish       Meats           Brisket        

    Calories     per serving:             Number of Servings:   6
    Fat grams    per serving:              Approx. Cook Time:      
    Cholesterol  per serving:                          Marks:     

    INGREDIENTS ------------------------------------------------------------

       2 1/2    lb    beef brisket                                      
       2        ea    slices bacon or 1 tblspn vegetable oil            
       3/4      tsp   salt                                              
       1/2      tsp   freshly ground black pepper                       
       2        cup   water                                             
       1        lb    dried navy or lima beans soaked overnight in water
       1/4      cup   maple syrup or molasses                           
       1/2      cup   lightly packed brown sugar                        
       1/2      tsp   dry mustard                                       

    DIRECTIONS  ------------------------------------------------------------

    Drain the beans. Brown the fat side of the brisket in a Dutch oven or 
    heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon or oil, and brown  
    the other side. Add the salt, pepper, water and beans. Reduce heat to 
    medium, and cook, covered for 2 hours or until the beef and beans are 
    tender. stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.                    
                                                                          
    Remove the beef and keep warm. Add the maple syrup or molasses, brown 
    sugar and mustard to the beans. Mix thoroughly, and simmer over medium
    heat for another 10 minutes. Slice the brisket thin and serve with the
    beans garnished with parsley or watercress.                           

    *** Recipe Via Compu-Chef (tm) ***