1 (6 lb.) lean prime brisket
2 medium or 1 large sized onion, thinly sliced
salt, pepper and garlic powder (to taste)

HOWARD'S SPECIAL SAUCE:

1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce (Heinz)
1 (12 oz.) bottle or can beer (your choice)
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix (Lipton)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Season brisket with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Surround brisket in roasting pan with thinly sliced onions and brown in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes on each side.

Mix chili sauce, beer, and soup mix in a bowl. Pour sauce over brisket and cover with foil.

Bake at 350°F for 2 hours turning meat over at least twice during baking.

To serve, thin slice the brisket against the grain.

Serves 8 to 10.

Submitted by: Howard Packer