Description
A tender, slow cooked beef brisket simmered with aromatic vegetables and finished with a silky, rich gravy. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 kg beef brisket, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 500 ml beef stock
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the brisket generously with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Pat dry and heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Sear the brisket on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in beef stock and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the brisket to the pot, nestling it into the vegetables and liquid.
- Cover and cook on low heat or in a 150°C oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork tender.
- Remove brisket and set aside to rest. Strain or blend vegetables into the cooking liquid if desired.
- Whisk cornstarch slurry into the liquid and simmer until thickened into a glossy gravy.
- Slice brisket against the grain and serve with the rich gravy poured over the top.
Notes
- Note: Always sear the brisket well to maximize flavor depth.
- Let the brisket rest 15 minutes before slicing for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the gravy to keep the meat moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: beef brisket, rich gravy, slow cooked beef, comfort food dinner