Delicious and Tender Basic Beef Brisket in a Dutch Oven

This recipe will guide you through making a flavorful and tender beef brisket using a Dutch oven. The slow cooking process will ensure the meat becomes incredibly juicy and tender. Serve it with your favorite sides for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4-5 pounds beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Season the beef brisket generously with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the brisket on all sides until browned.
5. Remove the brisket from the Dutch oven and set aside.
6. In the same Dutch oven, add the minced garlic and sliced onion.
7. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
8. Stir in the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
9. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
10. Return the brisket to the Dutch oven, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
11. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
12. Transfer it to the preheated oven and cook for 4 hours, or until the beef brisket is fork-tender.
13. Once cooked, remove the brisket from the Dutch oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
14. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the cooking liquid as a sauce.

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