INGREDIENTS
1
(5 to 5 1/2 pounds) lean beef brisket, lean
4
Bay leaves, fresh
5 cloves
Garlic
1 lb
Mushrooms, mixed
4
Onions, medium
8
Sage, leaves fresh
1 15 ounce can
Tomatoes
1 cup
Watercress or upland cress
2 cups
Chicken or beef stock
2 cups
Chicken stock plus
2 tbsp
Tomato paste
1
Polenta
2 pinches
Cloves or allspice, ground
1
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
Sea or kosher salt and coarse black pepper
4 tbsp
Olive oil
3 tbsp
Olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tbsp
Butter
1 cup
White wine, dry