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

    Published: Dec 12, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Braised beef brisket recipe

    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

    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 Much Brisket per Person:
    • How to Prepare Beef Brisket for Cooking:
    • How to Cook Braise 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.

    How to Cook Beef Brisket in the Oven

    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.

    Slow Cooked Brisket

    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.

    Hannukah Brisket

    Braised Beef Brisket Ingredients

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

    • Brisket
    • Thyme
    • Paprika
    • All-purpose flour
    • Tomato paste
    • Yellow onion
    • Garlic
    • Carrots
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    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.

    Braised Beef Brisket

    How Much Brisket 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.

    Dry Rub

    Step 1. Pat the brisket dry

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

    Seasoned Brisket

    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.

    Brown Brisket

    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.

    Browned Brisket

    How to Cook Braise Beef Brisket in The Oven:

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

    Cook onions

    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.
    Slow Cooked Beef and vegetables

    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.
    Braised Beef Brisket

    What to Serve with Brisket:

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    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.

    Slow Cooked Beef

    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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    Braised Beef Brisket
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    Braised Beef Brisket

    Rika
    Tender braised beef brisket recipe. Everyone will love this cozy and comforting food, especially on chilly nights. Every bite is packed with wonderful flavors.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 438 kcal

    Equipment

    • a roasting pan or braiser

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 pounds beef brisket

    Dry Rub:

    • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1½ teaspoons ground paprika
    • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

    For Braising:

    • 2 extra large onions, (sliced)
    • 6 garlic cloves, (peeled)
    • 3-4 large carrots, (cut in half)
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Mix the dry rub and spread over the meat. Let it sit at room temperature, uncovered, for an 1 hour.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
    • Heat oil in a roasting pan or dutch oven. Sear the brisket over moderately high heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
    • Add onions and a small pinch of salt to the pan, cook until golden brown for 10 minutes over moderate heat. Add tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
      Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any residue or brown spots to prevent burning. Add 1-2 tablespoon of broth or water to loosen it up if needed.
    • 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.
    • Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid if you're using a braiser. Cook brisket for 1½ hours.
    • Lower the temperature to 325°F. Baste the meat with some of its juices, covered, cook for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
      Check once or twice during cooking to make sure that the meat juice is not drying up and to remove tender carrots from the pot. Add ¼ cup of beef/chicken broth if necessary.
    • Let it rest for 20 minutes. Skim the fat off, slice the brisket and transfer to a platter. Serve with the pan juices and vegetables.

    Notes

    Liquid: Be sure to use a dutch oven that is not too small or too big, just enough to hold the content comfortably. If you want a bit more juice, feel free to add a small amount of liquid (¼ cup of broth) to the pot.
    Important: Don't forget to always cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil or a lid if you are using a braiser.
    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.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 49gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 851mgPotassium: 1023mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6429IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Braised Beef Brisket, Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
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    1. Jess

      December 17, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love the dry rub for this brisket. So easy!

      Reply
      • Rika

        December 23, 2020 at 1:27 am

        Thanks, Jess!

    2. Jessica Formicola

      December 17, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good brisket, and this one looks incredible! I can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Dannii

      December 17, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks perfectly cooked and so tender. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline Meldrum

      December 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I like the flavours you's used in the rub and along side it.

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 02, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Thanks, Jacqueline. It's a simple rub that offers a big flavor.

    5. Naiby

      December 17, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      I'm all for cozy and comforting food. I love meals you can prepare quickly and let sit in the oven while you do other things. And most of all, get a savory meal.

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 02, 2021 at 1:10 pm

        I agree, it's a long process but requires very little attention.

    6. Tina

      September 16, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Not really braising as you have nowhere near enough liquid to braise it in! Braising should have liquid 1/2-3/4 of the meat submerged in it. You just have more of a basic pot roast.

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      • Rika

        September 16, 2022 at 7:54 pm

        Hi Tina,

        Thanks for sharing your feedback. You can add a small amount of liquid if you like especially if you're using a bigger pot. In this particular case, I found that the meat juice was sufficient enough to add moisture to the mixture.

        Best,

        Rika

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