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Tender Braised Brisket Recipe Easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food

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A tender braised brisket recipe that delivers melt-in-your-mouth texture with simple ingredients and easy preparation, perfect for comforting family meals and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, preferably flat cut
  • Kosher salt, to season generously
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to season generously
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Trim the brisket, removing excess fat but leaving about 1/4 inch to keep it moist.
  3. Season the brisket generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Sear the brisket fat-side down for about 5 minutes per side until a deep mahogany crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  6. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding burning.
  8. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  9. Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  10. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot and stir to combine.
  11. Return the brisket to the pot, fat-side up, nestling it into the liquid and vegetables so the liquid comes about halfway up the meat.
  12. Cover with the lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
  13. Braise for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
  14. Check halfway through cooking to ensure there’s enough liquid; add broth or water if needed.
  15. Remove from oven and let the brisket rest, covered, for 15-20 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Notes

If brisket isn’t tender after 3.5 hours, cover and return to oven for another 30 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to retain moisture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce or substitute with tamari or coconut aminos. Slow cooker method: sear brisket and aromatics, then cook on low for 8 hours.

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