Description
Slow-braised holiday brisket that turns a simple cut of beef into a tender, deeply flavored centerpiece with rich sauce and comforting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.8 kg beef brisket
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Season the brisket evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat and sear the brisket on both sides until deeply browned.
- Remove the brisket and add sliced onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, dried thyme, and bay leaves until well combined.
- Return the brisket to the pot and pour in the beef broth.
- Cover tightly and transfer to the oven to braise for about 3 hours, turning once, until fork tender.
- Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, then slice against the grain and spoon sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- Letting the brisket rest before slicing helps keep it juicy.
- The flavor improves after a night in the refrigerator.
- Slice against the grain for the most tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: braised brisket, holiday brisket, slow cooked beef, oven braised brisket, family dinner recipe