Savory Onion Brisket

1 (4 1/2 pound) beef brisket, untrimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup water

Brown brisket in hot oil over high heat 5 minutes on each side. Place in lightly greased 13 x 9-inch pan.

Stir together vinegar and next 6 ingredients. Pour over brisket. Add the water to pan.

Bake, covered at 350 degrees F for 2 hours, basting every hour. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F and bake 1 more hour.

Skim fat from drippings. discarding fat; serve drippings with brisket.

This recipe from recipegoldmine.com for Savory Onion Brisket serves 8