Beef with grain

1 4-to 4 1/2-pound flat-cut (also called first-cut) beef brisket, trimmed of most fat 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice[...]

2 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme 2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon 2 x garlic cloves chopped 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black[...]