Easy Braised Beef Brisket (How to Cook Tender Brisket in the Oven)

Tender braised beef brisket recipe. Everyone will love this cozy and comforting food, especially on chilly nights. Every bite is packed with wonderful flavors.

Braised beef brisket is a tasty one-pot meal that is a traditional food for different groups of people.

My husband grew up eating brisket as a Hanukkah food tradition. My good friend grew up in the South where Texas braised beef brisket was a game day food on Saturday barbeques. I don't have any such traditions, I'm just a lover of succulent and tender meat dishes!

Also, check out this mouth-watering Instant Pot Pulled Beef Brisket recipe.

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• About This Braised Beef Brisket Recipe:
• The Best Way to Cook Brisket
• Braised Beef Brisket Ingredients
• How many briskets per Person
• How to Prepare Beef Brisket for Cooking
• How to Cook Braised Beef Brisket in The Oven
• What to Serve with Brisket
• How to Store Leftover Cooked Brisket
• How to Reheat Frozen Leftover Cooked Brisket
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About This Braised Beef Brisket Recipe:

This braised beef brisket recipe uses a basic spice blend that you can find in your pantry but offers big flavors. It is easy to prepare, an easy beef recipe that anyone can make at home.

The Best Way to Cook Brisket

The brisket is a tough cut of beef. It's a versatile cut and one of the least expensive cuts of beef you can buy.

For maximum tenderness, you want to cook the brisket at a low temperature for a long time, such as slow cooked in a slow cooker or braised in the oven.

The slow cooking process allows the connective tissue to break down and gelatinize into rich and tender meat.

Don't let the long cooking time stop you from making this delicious braised beef recipe. It's worth it! This recipe doesn't require a lot of your attention. Just let your oven do the work. You only need to come back 2-3 times to check the tenderness and baste the beef with the sauce.

Braised Beef Brisket Ingredients

Here's a list of ingredients that you'll need to make this recipe:

• Beef Brisket: The main star of the dish, brisket is a cut of beef that benefits from slow cooking, becoming tender and flavorful.
• Thyme: A fragrant herb that adds earthy and subtle citrus notes to the dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
• Paprika: This spice contributes a rich and smoky flavor, giving the brisket a depth of taste and a hint of warmth.
• All-purpose flour: Used for coating the brisket before searing, the flour helps create a golden-brown crust, sealing in juices and adding a textural element.
• Tomato Paste: Adds a concentrated tomato flavor, providing a savory and slightly sweet undertone to the braising liquid.
• Yellow Onion: A fundamental ingredient for flavor base, the onion imparts a sweet and savory taste, complementing the richness of the brisket.
• Garlic: Enhances the overall savory profile, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
• Carrots: These add sweetness and a touch of earthiness to the braising liquid, as well as contributing to the overall texture.
• Salt: Essential for seasoning, salt enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients and helps balance the dish.
• Black Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and a peppery kick, elevating the overall taste experience.

In this recipe, I used a 3-pound beef brisket. You can double this recipe by using twice the amount of meat, vegetables, and spice rub. The only thing that you won't need to alter is the amount of tomato paste.

How many briskets per Person

A good rule of thumb is about ½ pound of uncooked meat per person plus extra two pounds for leftovers.

How to Prepare Beef Brisket for Cooking

No matter which cooking method you use, you need to do the following steps for flavorful and irresistibly tender meat every time.

Step 1. Pat the brisket dry

Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Moisture causes steam, which prevents a good browning.

Step 2. Let the seasoned brisket sit at room temperature

Lightly season with the simple homemade dry rub and flour. In this recipe, I used a combination of thyme, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper as a spice blend.

Let the seasoned brisket sit at room temperature, uncovered, about 1 hour before cooking.

Step 3. Brown the brisket

Add a small amount of oil in a large skillet or roasting pan. Sear the seasoned brisket over moderately high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side.

How to Cook Braised Beef Brisket in The Oven

Step 1. Prepare the Beef Brisket, as mentioned above.

Step 2. Cook sliced onions and tomato paste

• Cook sliced onions over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are softened and golden browned for about 10-12 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sugars, making the paste smoother and developing its flavors even further.
• Gently scrape off the burnt bits from the bottom of your pan. Add 1-2 tablespoon of water or broth to loosen up the brown bits if needed.

Step 3. Add garlic, carrots, and brown brisket

• Scatter the garlic and carrots around the edges of the pot. Place the brisket, fatty side up, and any accumulated juices on top of the onions.
• No broth is needed.

Step 4. Cook at 350°F

• Cover the roasting pan very tightly with aluminum foil or use a lid if you are using a Dutch oven. Cook the brisket for 1½ hours in the oven at 350°F.

Step 5. Cook at 325°F

• Lower the temperature to 325°F. Baste the meat with some of its juices, cover with aluminum foil, and cook for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• Check once or twice during cooking to make sure that the liquid is not drying up. If the sauce appears dry, feel free to add about ¼ of beef or chicken broth into the pot.

What to Serve with Brisket

• Green Beans Almondine
• Easy Dinner Rolls with Herb Butter
• Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Roasted Yellow Squash with Parmesan Cheese and Herbs
• Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

How to Store Leftover Cooked Brisket

First, let the cooked brisket cool to room temperature. After that, store the leftover in an airtight container then put it in the fridge for up to 4 days or 3 months in the freezer.

How to Reheat Frozen Leftover Cooked Brisket

Simply defrost in the fridge for 24 hours. Reheat in the oven at 300°F, covered, for 30 minutes or longer or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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