Easy Baked Beef Brisket 🍖
Description
This is a fantastic dish to prepare when you have guests coming over, as it’s best cooked the day before serving. This recipe offers a delightful combination of tender beef brisket and a medley of vegetables, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or snack. The preparation and cooking times are approximate and do not include the overnight stay in the fridge, which allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients 🥕🧅🧄
- 4 pounds boneless beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 1 package onion soup mix
Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 8) 🌟
- Calories: 755.9
- Fat: 60.6g
- Saturated Fat: 24.3g
- Cholesterol: 165.8mg
- Sodium: 866.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.8g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 39.6g
Preparation Time ⏰
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 4 hours |
| Total Time | 4 hours 15 minutes |
Instructions 📜
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥
- Prepare the Brisket: Place the beef brisket, fat side up, in a 9×13-inch roasting pan. Season it generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. 🧂🧄
- Add the Onions: Arrange the sliced onions over the top of the meat, ensuring they cover the brisket evenly. 🧅
- Bake Initially: Bake the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the onions have browned on the edges. This initial cooking helps to develop a rich, deep flavor. 🍽️
- Add the Vegetables: After 1 hour, remove the brisket from the oven. Add the hot water, onion soup mix, carrots, and celery to the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to ensure a good seal. 🥕🥬
- Reduce the Heat: Lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and continue cooking the brisket for about 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender. This slow cooking process makes the brisket incredibly tender. 🍖
- Refrigerate Overnight: Remove the brisket from the oven and separate the meat from the sauce. Place both in the refrigerator overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to blend and makes it easier to slice the meat. 🌙
- Prepare for Serving: The next day, remove any visible fat from the meat and discard it. Thinly slice the brisket across the grain. This ensures that each slice is tender and easy to eat. 🔪
- Heat the Gravy: Skim off any fat from the gravy and discard it. Transfer the gravy and vegetables to a large, deep skillet and heat gently over low heat. Add the sliced meat to the skillet and warm everything through gently. 🍲
- Serve: Serve the sliced brisket with the rich, flavorful au jus on French rolls for a delightful sandwich, or enjoy it as a main course with the vegetables on the side. 🌟🥪
Enjoy this delicious and tender Easy Baked Beef Brisket with your family and friends! It’s sure to become a favorite dish for special gatherings and cozy family meals. Bon appétit! 🌸🍴
