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Tender Brisket Recipe 🥩

Description: This tender brisket recipe yields melt-in-your-mouth slices perfect for creating scrumptious sandwiches, ideal for school lunches or any mealtime indulgence. Both kids and adults alike will find themselves savoring every bite of this Southwestern-inspired dish, boasting flavors that will tantalize the taste buds and leave you craving more!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: Variable

Ingredients:

• 1 beef brisket
• 12 ounces Budweiser beer
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 2 large onions
• Lawry’s season salt
• Zesty Italian dressing
• 1 packet Lipton Instant Onion Soup

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pan:

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   • Line a baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring enough overlap to enclose the brisket fully during baking.

2. Season the Brisket:

   • Trim any excess fat from the brisket.
   • Liberally sprinkle Lawry’s season salt and black pepper over both sides and ends of the brisket.

3. Optional Browning:

   • If desired, brown the brisket in a cast iron skillet with olive oil before baking.

4. Prep the Baking Pan:

   • Shake the Zesty Italian dressing, then pour half of the bottle into the foil-lined baking pan.

5. Add Ingredients to the Pan:

   • Place the seasoned brisket into the prepared pan.
   • Sprinkle the contents of the Lipton Instant Onion Soup packet around the pan.
   • Pour in 12 ounces of Budweiser beer.
   • Slice the onions and add them to the pan.
   • Place 1-2 bay leaves into the pan.

6. More Dressing:

   • Pour the remaining Zesty Italian dressing over the brisket.

7. Bake:

   • Close the foil tightly over the brisket.
   • Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 2 1/2 to 5 hours, depending on desired tenderness.

8. Turn and Continue Baking:

   • After the initial baking time, open the foil, turn the brisket, and close the foil tightly again.
   • Return the brisket to the oven and bake for an additional 2 hours.

9. Remove from Oven:

   • Once fully cooked, remove the brisket from the oven. It should be tender and falling apart.

10. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Slice the brisket into portions and serve with your favorite sides.
    • For added flavor, consider adding potatoes, carrots, and additional onions during the final hour of cooking.
    • The pan drippings make a delectable sauce that can be thickened with flour, starch, or arrowroot.
    • Don’t forget to discard the bay leaf before serving!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 44.2
• Fat Content: 0g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 3.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6.7g
• Fiber Content: 0.7g
• Sugar Content: 2.1g
• Protein Content: 0.7g

Enjoy Every Bite! 🍽️

This tender brisket recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or simply indulging in a delicious homemade meal. With its savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite of this irresistible dish!