Best 6 Simply The Easiest Beef Brisket Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a delicious and tender beef brisket, simplicity is key. This article will guide you through the process of creating the easiest beef brisket recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to enjoy a mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone brisket that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED BEEF BRISKET



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For a brisket recipe, this is considered very fast. The convention of cooking it low and slow often results in dried-out meat that never reaches the proper internal temperature. Instead of waiting all day and risking such disappointment, we dial up the temperature slightly and bake it in about half the time to ensure it's both tender and moist. Garnish with chives if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds first-cut brisket (or flat-cut), trimmed of fat
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the brisket generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. For best results, place brisket over an aluminum foil "rack" set over a plate and refrigerate, uncovered, 8 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, rosemary, and apple juice. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced by about half, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer half of the apple-onion mixture into a baking dish. Place brisket fat-side up on top; cover with remaining apple-onion mixture. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) and bake until fork-tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Check for doneness after 2 hours.
  • Transfer brisket to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Pour the onions and braising liquid into a large measuring cup or bowl. Skim some fat off the top. Puree with a stick blender to create a gravy.
  • Slice brisket across the grain and serve with the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1268.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SIMPLY THE EASIEST BEEF BRISKET



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Simply the best and easiest beef brisket there is. Great recipe to make the day before and reheat to serve.

Provided by PMARRIE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
¾ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Season the brisket on all sides with salt and pepper, and place in a glass baking dish. Cover with a layer of sliced onions. In a medium bowl, mix together the beer, chili sauce, and brown sugar. Pour over the roast. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove the aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let the brisket rest and cool slightly before slicing and returning to the dish. Reheat in the oven with the sauce spooned over the sliced meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 28 g

EASY BEEF BRISKET



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 3- to 3 1/2-pound trimmed beef brisket
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
1 cup cola
2 1/2 cups beef stock
4 dried whole star anise
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Check to see if the brisket fits into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid. If not, slice the brisket into 2 pieces against the grain to allow it to fit.
  • Put a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Put the brisket on the rack with the side lined with a thin layer of fat touching the rack. Sprinkle the salt and black pepper all over the brisket, making sure to season both sides. Let the brisket come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. (Tip: This step can be done up to 1 day in advance. Refrigerate the seasoned brisket, uncovered. By letting the brisket rest in the refrigerator, the sear will be more even and golden brown.)
  • Put a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add the oil and heat until shiny, about 30 seconds. Add the brisket fat-side up and sear until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the brisket over and sear the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the brisket from the pot and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium high and add the onions. Cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour the cola into the pot and scrape up any brown bits. Place the brisket back in the pot fat-side up, along with any juices that have collected around it. Bury the brisket under the onions. Add the beef stock, star anise, rosemary sprigs and bay leaf; the stock should not submerge the brisket, but come up about two-thirds of the way. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pot and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the lid and flip the brisket over, making sure to nestle it back into the softened onions. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the beef is tender but not falling apart, an additional 1 1/2 hours. Remove the beef from the pot and set on a cutting board. Remove the rosemary stems, bay leaf and star anise and discard. Place the pot over high heat and cook the sauce until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the brisket against the grain and spread onto a serving platter. Top the sliced brisket with the onions and spoon the sauce over the platter. Sprinkle with the parsley and thyme. Serve immediately.

EASY TEXAS BBQ BRISKET



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Mom came to visit and told me my brisket was even better than the version we used to eat back in Texas. Use the leftovers for sandwiches and tacos. -Audra Rorick, Blanca, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon pepper
2 fresh beef briskets (3-1/2 pounds each)
1 bottle (10 ounces) Heinz 57 steak sauce
1/2 cup liquid smoke
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. With a fork or sharp knife, prick holes in briskets. Rub meat with seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Place briskets, fat sides up, in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine steak sauce, liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat., Cover tightly with foil; bake 4 to 5 hours or until tender. Let stand in juices 15 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain. Skim fat from pan juices; spoon over meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 66g protein.

EASY BEEF BRISKET



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This is a delicious way to cook brisket. I use two five pound briskets for this amount of marinade. The leftovers make great sandwiches. I do use the lower sodium soy sauce.

Provided by Librarybaker

Categories     Meat

Time 4h10m

Yield 2 briskets, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef consomme
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup red wine
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1/2 cup soy sauce
10 lbs beef brisket (I use two five pound briskets)

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients and pour over the brisket. Allow to marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to bake, place the beef brisket in a roasting pan and pour the marinade over it.
  • Cover the pan with a lid or foil and bake in a 325 degree oven for 4 hours or until tender.
  • Transfer the beef to a cutting board and slice against the grain. Pour some of the liquid back onto the meat to keep it moist. Save the juice to pour on any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 234.4, Sodium 1230.1, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 80.6

EASY BEEF BRISKET



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Make and share this Easy Beef Brisket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by johnvac52

Categories     Meat

Time 4h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 beef brisket (score when raw)
1 can cola
1 bottle chili sauce
1 package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Put brisket fat side up in roasting pan.
  • Mix together cola, chili sauce and soup mix and pour over brisket.
  • bake at 325 for 3-4 hours (30 minutes per pound).
  • After roasting, defat brisket by cutting away with a sharp knife.
  • Slice against the grain.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer of fat on top. This will help to prevent the brisket from becoming too greasy.
  • Season the brisket: Season the brisket generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. You can also add a rub or marinade to the brisket for extra flavor.
  • Cook the brisket low and slow: The best way to cook a brisket is to cook it low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and develop its flavor.
  • Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help to keep the juices in the meat.

Conclusion:

Beef brisket is a delicious and flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for a special occasion meal. By following these tips, you can cook a brisket that is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a special meal to cook, give beef brisket a try. You won't be disappointed.

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