Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 bay leaf, crushed
• 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, sugar, dry mustard, and crushed bay leaf in a small bowl. Rub the mixture generously over all sides of the brisket.
3. Place brisket in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for 1 hour.
4. Add beef broth and enough water to create about 1/2 inch of liquid in the pan. Lower heat to 300°F, cover tightly with foil, and continue roasting for 3 hours or until fork-tender.
5. Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Trim excess fat and slice thinly across the grain. Top with the pan juices and serve.