Description
This Classic Braised Brisket with Onions recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal. Tender beef brisket is slowly cooked with caramelized onions and a rich red wine sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
Beef Brisket:
1 (4–5 lb) beef brisket
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced), 6 garlic cloves (smashed), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup dry red wine, 2 cups beef broth, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Brisket: Brown the brisket in a Dutch oven. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until caramelized. Add garlic and tomato paste.
- Add Liquid and Spices: Pour in wine, then add broth, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Braise: Return brisket to the pan, cover, and braise in the oven for 3–3.5 hours.
- Rest and Serve: Let the brisket rest, slice, and serve with onions and sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, braise the brisket a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or kugel for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
