Best 15 Super Easy Beef Brisket Recipes

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Are you craving a succulent and flavorful beef brisket that melts in your mouth without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will lead you to the easiest and most delicious beef brisket recipe that will wow your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you'll be able to prepare this irresistible dish in no time. So, gather your kitchen tools, fire up your oven or slow cooker, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of easy and delectable beef brisket.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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

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.

SCOTT'S BEEF BRISKET



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As a native Texan, I love beef. My brother and I made special grills to cook and smoke 20 briskets at a time for parties. I created this recipe to achieve a similar fork-tender, sweet and spicy brisket using the oven. -Scott Post, Clayton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt and sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 cup cola
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Additional barbecue sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the dry seasonings; cover and set aside. Place brisket in a shallow dish or large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Combine cola and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight. , Drain meat; discard marinade. Rub seasoning mix over brisket; place in a large shallow roasting pan. Combine vinegar, butter and soy sauce; pour over meat. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Drain drippings. Pour barbecue sauce over meat., Cover and bake for 1 hour or until the meat is tender. Remove meat from pan; let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SENSATIONAL SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET



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Beef brisket cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of seasonings. So tender you can cut it with a fork.

Provided by Cajun Girl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3 shallots, chopped
¼ cup unsalted margarine
1 ½ cups Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®), divided
1 (5 pound) beef brisket
2 cups red wine
½ cup water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth (such as Progresso®)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®)
2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and shallots until mushrooms have released their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Set mushroom mixture aside.
  • Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. Rub beef brisket thoroughly with spice mixture; place brisket into the margarine and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Brown the brisket well on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. As the Worcestershire sauce cooks into the brisket, pour in more, about 1/2 cup at a time, until 1 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce has been added.
  • Place a rack into a heavy Dutch oven; place the brisket onto the rack. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce pan drippings, red wine, water, garlic, and beef broth. Top the brisket with the mushroom mixture. Drizzle 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the mushrooms and top with 2 tablespoons sliced unsalted margarine.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and bake brisket in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake 1 more hour. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C) and bake 1 additional hour. Baste with pan drippings every hour.
  • Let the brisket rest for about 20 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with pan gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1836.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

OH SO TENDER BRISKET



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Brisket - tender, tasty and oh so easy!

Provided by BREVEAL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

Roasting bag
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 pounds beef brisket
1 ¾ fluid ounces liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Coat the inside of an oven roasting bag with flour. Place brisket inside of bag. Pour liquid smoke over the brisket and sprinkle on garlic powder, dry onion soup mix, and ground black pepper. Seal bag. Using a fork, make two sets of holes in the top of the roasting bag.
  • Lay bag in a broiling pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 405.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

TENDER BEEF BRISKET



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A touch of sugar mellows the flavorful sauce that's drizzled over this brisket. The original recipe came to me from a friend. I revised it for the slow cooker. -Sondra Morrow, Mesa, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half
1 cup ketchup
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the brisket in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until tender., Remove the beef; set aside. Pour the sauce into a saucepan; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 13-15 minutes or until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally. Slice the meat across the grain; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUPER EASY BEEF BRISKET



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

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Meat

Time 5h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 -10 lbs beef brisket (absolutely NOT corned beef!)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 cup barbecue sauce, any variety

Steps:

  • Top a cookie sheet with a long length of heavy duty foil.
  • Place brisket fat side down in the middle of the foil.
  • Sprinkle brisket with soup mix, then top with BBQ sauce.
  • Fold aluminum foil over brisket and fold closed, then seal ends tightly.
  • Bake in 275 degree oven for five hours.
  • There is no need to baste, turn or check on the brisket.
  • Remove from oven and allow meat to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.4, Fat 91.1, SaturatedFat 36.5, Cholesterol 248.6, Sodium 830.9, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 58.5

CHUCKWAGONCOOKIE'S EASY BEEF BRISKET



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Easy grill and oven cooking for a juicy, delicious brisket! And a great sauce! You can't rush this one, plan on at least six to eight hours.

Provided by ChuckWagonCookie

Categories     Meat

Time 7h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 (12 ounce) dark beer or 1 (12 ounce) ale
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
4 garlic cloves, chopped

Steps:

  • The day before cooking, cover the meat with the dry rub, massaging it into the brisket. Wrap in plastic wrap, put in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, take brisket out, preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Prepare your grill for indirect heat cooking.
  • Place brisket fat side up on the unheated side of your grill. You should have a temperature around 250 degrees. If you have a smoker box, use it with hickory chips for three cycles of smoke. If you don't, don't worry about it.
  • Let the brisket cook on indirect heat for three hours.
  • Make a foil packet big enough for the brisket. After three hours, place brisket in the packet and pour in the braising liquid. Seal the foil packet and put brisket on a baking dish or pan.
  • Place in oven, and forget about it for 5 hours.
  • Check internal temperature every half hour after 5 hours. You want the center of the brisket to be around 190 degrees.
  • Remove from oven, carefully pour braising liquid into a pan, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, cover the brisket and let sit. You can turn off the oven and put the brisket back in after 15 minutes.
  • Let the liquid boil down to a thick consistency. less than half of the original amount should remain.
  • Slice brisket against the grain and drizzle sauce on top.
  • Goes great with cole slaw!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3574.3, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.5, Protein 0.7

SAVORY BEEF BRISKET



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Caramelized onions give beef and carrots great flavor. You'll be surprised to see just how easy it is to prepare this fork-tender brisket.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fresh beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 small onions, sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
2 pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Lightly dust brisket with flour; sprinkle with pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil on broth sides over medium-high heat. Remove and keep warm. In the drippings, saute onions until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Return meat to pan. Combine tomato paste, salt and garlic; spoon over meat., Cover and bake at 375° for 1-1/2 hours. Slice meat across the grain; return to pan, overlapping slices. Add carrots. Cover and bake 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours longer or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOOD AND EASY BEEF BRISKET



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This recipe comes from "In Style" magazine that featured recipes from a buffet party that Greg Grunberg had. It's a 40-year-old family recipe.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Meat

Time 36m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 yellow onions, peeled and sliced into rings
5 lbs beef brisket (NOT corned beef)
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
0.5 (750 ml) bottle merlot (inexpensive is fine)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spread half of onions in roasting pan;lay brisket on top.
  • Mix chili sauce, soup mix and wine.
  • Pour over meat and top with rest of onions.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 4 hours.
  • Remove brisket, place on cutting board and bring to room temperature.
  • Pour pan juices into a bowl.
  • Slice the brisket, return to roasting pan and pour juices over slices.
  • Return to oven and cook 2 more hours; Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.4, Fat 75.6, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 207.1, Sodium 1038.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 49.8

THE BEST BEEF BRISKET



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This recipe was given to me by my mother in law. It is by far the best brisket/sauce that I have ever tried!

Provided by Juli9251

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lbs beef brisket
6 tablespoons kosher salt
3 medium onions, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
1/2 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Trim fat on briskett.
  • Soak brisket for 30 minutes in water.
  • Drain.
  • Sprinkle meat with kosher salt and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Rinse meat well.
  • Braise meat in olive oil until brown, approximately 8 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat and add onions.
  • Brown.
  • Add garlic.
  • Remove meat.
  • Add all ingredients for sauce.
  • Stir well.
  • Put meat back in pan and simmer covered for approximately 3 hours.
  • Remove meat and reduce sauce.

SUPER FAST BRAISED BRISKET



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Make and share this Super Fast Braised Brisket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Rangel

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs beef brisket
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped or smashed
olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot with a cover to medium-high heat.
  • Oil, salt, and pepper brisket, sear all sides until browned. Reduce heat to very low.
  • In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce and water, add to brisket as well as onions and garlic.
  • Cover and simmer for 1½-2 hours. Cut against the grain when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745, Fat 61, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 486.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2, Protein 39.4

BEST BEEF BRISKET RECIPE BY TASTY



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Whether you're celebrating Hanukkah or preparing a special Sunday meal, this slow-cooked, super juicy brisket is like hitting the dinner jackpot. Though refrigerating your cooked meat overnight is optional, it's a must here at Tasty. A well-rested brisket ensures beautiful, thin, flavorful slices (if you sliced it right out of the oven, the meat would completely fall apart). Serve the brisket with roasted vegetables and the reduced braising liquid for an extra mouthwatering moment.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 18h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 flat cut brisket
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 can tomato puree
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 sprigs fresh thyme
4 dried bay leaves
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
5 carrots, cut into 1 in (2.54 cm)
½ cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot

Steps:

  • Turn the broiler on high.
  • Set the brisket in a large roasting pan. Season generously on all sides with 1½-2 tablespoons of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Turn the brisket fat-side up and broil for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fat cap, until there is no white fat remaining. Flip and broil for another 5-6 minutes on the second side, until browned.
  • Preheat the oven to 275˚F (135°C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the beef stock, tomato purée, red wine vinegar, honey, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin until well combined.
  • Make a bouquet garni: Fold a 6-inch square piece of cheesecloth in half and lay the thyme, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns in the center. Fold the sides of the cheesecloth over the herbs and roll up to resemble a cigar. Tie with 3 2-inch pieces of twine to secure.
  • If the roasting pan fits on the stovetop, remove the brisket from the pan and set aside. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop and add the olive oil to the rendered beef fat in the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. (Alternatively, remove the brisket from the roasting pan and pour any rendered beef fat into a large pot. Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.) Add the onions and carrots and season with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • If using the roasting pan, spread the vegetables in an even layer and place the brisket, fat-side up, on top. (If using a separate pot, transfer the vegetables back to the roasting pan, spread in an even layer, and place the brisket on top.) Pour the beef stock mixture over the brisket and nestle the bouquet garni into the vegetables. Cover the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and bake for 5-6 hours, until a fork can be easily inserted into the thickest part of the brisket.
  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven and let cool for about 1 hour at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight. Resting overnight is optional, but recommended. (The brisket should rest, covered, for a minimum of 1 hour before slicing; however, the meat will be very tender and fall apart easily).
  • The following day, preheat the oven to 200˚F (95°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Remove the brisket from the braising liquid and transfer to the wire rack. Cover with aluminum foil. Transfer the brisket to the oven and bake for about 1 hour, until warmed through.
  • While the brisket is warming, make the sauce. Remove the bouquet garni from the braising liquid and scoop the solidified fat from the surface (it's okay if you don't get it all; you will skim the sauce as it simmers). Strain the vegetables from the braising liquid and set aside.
  • Transfer 3 cups of the braising liquid to a large, high-walled skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, and skimming the fat that rises to the surface, until reduced by about half. Transfer to a gravy boat or medium bowl.
  • When ready to serve, thinly slice the brisket against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and reduced braising liquid.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 16 grams

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 during cooking.
  • Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer of fat on the surface.
  • Season the brisket: Rub the brisket with a mixture of salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. You can also add a layer of brown sugar or honey to help create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the brisket low and slow: The best way to cook a beef brisket is to cook it low and slow. This will allow the meat to become tender and fall apart easily.
  • Use a braising liquid: Adding a braising liquid to the pot will help to keep the brisket moist and flavorful. You can use a variety of liquids, such as beef broth, water, or even beer.
  • Cover the brisket: Cover the brisket tightly with aluminum foil or a lid during cooking. This will help to trap the heat and moisture in the pot.
  • Let the brisket rest: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Beef brisket is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook a perfect beef brisket that will be sure to impress your family and friends. Some additional tips for cooking a beef brisket:
  • You can cook a beef brisket in a Dutch oven, a slow cooker, or even a smoker.
  • The cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the brisket.
  • Serve the brisket with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.

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