Baked Brisket Of Beef

7 lb Brisket

3/4 c Water

3/4 c Ketchup

3 ea Medium onions, sliced

2 ts Worchestershire sauce

1 tb Chili powder

2 ts Vinegar

1 ts Salt

1 ts Paprika

1/8 ts Ground red pepper

Brown meat under broiler on both sides. Combine water, ketchup, onions, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, vinegar, 1 ts salt, paprika, and red pepper. Pour over beef in roasting pan. Bake, covered, for 4 - 5 hours at 325 deg f. Check to see if done after 3 1/2 hours. Bake only until meat is tender. Check occassionaly to see that liquid is still there, adding if necessary. Serves about 15 people.
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