Slow-baked beef brisket is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. The beef is seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection, creating tender, flavorful meat that pairs perfectly with rich, savory gravy.
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound beef brisket
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.
- Season the beef brisket with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in a roasting pan.
- Place the seasoned beef brisket on top of the onions and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the beef brisket.
- Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, remove the foil and continue baking for another hour or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the beef brisket from the pan and let it rest before slicing.
- Strain the pan juices and transfer them to a saucepan.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the pan juices and cook until thickened to make the gravy.
- Slice the beef brisket and serve with the gravy.
- Enjoy your delicious slow-baked beef brisket with gravy!
Interesting Facts
Beef brisket is a flavorful cut of meat that becomes tender and juicy when slow-cooked.
Gravy made from the pan juices is a delicious accompaniment to the beef brisket.
This dish is perfect for a comforting family meal or a special occasion.