Braised Beef Brisket Recipe
Tender, melt in your mouth Braised Beef Brisket is simple to make and results in the most flavorful beef recipe you'll ever make.
Servings: 12
Cost: $20
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 lbs brisket
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large onions sliced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325˚F.
- Pat the brisket dry with a paper towel and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the brisket to the pot. Sear until deeply browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Flip and brown on the opposite side.
- Remove the brisket from the pot and transfer to a platter.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook until slightly softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Return the brisket to the pot and top with the onions.
- Add the red wine, tomatoes, beef stock, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Stir to combine. Be sure the brisket is submerged under the onions and liquid.
- Cover the brisket with a lid and transfer to the oven.
- Cook the brisket for 1 1/2 -2 hours or until fork tender.
- Remove the brisket from the oven, uncover and transfer the brisket to a large cutting board. Rest the brisket for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice and serve with the onions and braising liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 5mg