Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots

large (about 5 lbs) beef brisket, trimmed of all fat

cake meal (or flour if not for Passover, rice flour for gluten-free)

freshly ground black pepper

olive oil

large white onions, peeled and thickly sliced

tomato paste

kosher salt

garlic, peeled and quartered

fat free beef broth

large carrots, peeled and trimmed 2 inches long

medium (32 oz total) red potatoes, quartered

chopped fresh parsley, for garnish