Description
A delicious and tender oven-braised beef brisket, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with additional beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the brisket generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the brisket and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Stir in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Return the brisket to the pot, fat side up, so the fat bastes the meat as it cooks. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Place the pot in the preheated oven and braise for 3 to 4 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices of brisket with the pan juices spooned over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the braising liquid.
- To make it a complete meal, add root vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the pot during the last hour of cooking.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rest Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg