This recipe for beef brisket is a surefire way to impress your guests with a tender and flavorful dish. The meat is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing it to become melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the marinade adds a burst of delicious flavor. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or simply craving a satisfying and comforting meal, this beef brisket will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the onion and garlic to the sides of the pot and place the beef brisket in the center.
- Sear the beef on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the marinade over the beef brisket in the pot.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Cook the beef brisket for about 4 hours, or until it is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let the beef brisket rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the beef brisket against the grain and serve with the cooked onions and garlic from the pot, along with the delicious marinade.
Interesting Facts
Brisket is a tough cut of meat that benefits from slow cooking to become tender and succulent.
The marinade in this recipe adds both flavor and helps to tenderize the meat.
Beef brisket is a popular choice for barbecue, but this oven-cooked version is just as delicious.