Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 160°C.

Step 2

Remove the brisket from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature on the bench (approximately 30 minutes).

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof pot or lidded heavy-based saucepan. Add the room temperature brisket and brown on both sides. Remove brisket from the pot and set aside.

Step 4

Add bacon and cook until beginning to brown (2 - 3 minutes).

Step 5

Add onion and garlic and continue cooking until the onion has softened (4 -5 minutes).

Step 6

Stir through spices and cook until fragrant (1 minute).

Step 7

Add remaining ingredients, including drained beans and stir well to combine flavours.

Step 8

Return brisket to the pot and tuck into the spiced bean mixture then cover and cook in the oven for 5-6 hours or until the brisket is tender and can easily be shredded using two forks.

Step 9

Serve with grilled bread and leafy green or steamed greens.