Description
Tender, juicy, and richly flavored, this Braised Holiday Brisket is the ultimate comfort dish perfect for festive gatherings or cozy dinners. Slowly cooked to perfection with carrots, onions, and herbs, it’s a showstopper that keeps on giving.
Ingredients
- Beef Brisket: 4 to 5 pounds
- Onions: 2 large, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 6 cloves, minced
- Carrots: 3 large, cut into chunks
- Tomato Paste: 3 tablespoons
- Beef Broth: 3 cups
- Red Wine (optional): 1 cup
- Bay Leaves: 2
- Fresh Thyme: 4 sprigs
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 325°F (160°C). Heat Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Season brisket with salt and pepper, sear in olive oil until browned, and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sauté onions and carrots until golden, add garlic and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Return brisket to pot, add broth, wine, bay leaves, and thyme. Liquid should mostly cover the meat.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and braise in oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, flipping once halfway through.
- Finishing Touches: Let brisket rest, reduce sauce on stovetop until thickened, slice meat, and pour sauce over it.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate slices, drizzle with sauce, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the brisket rest before slicing to retain juices.
- For stronger flavor, marinate in broth overnight before cooking.
- Remove extra fat from sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg