Braised Brisket with Garlic

Braised Brisket with Garlic
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    17

Transform tough brisket into a succulent, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with this braised dish, infused with the robust aroma of garlic and brightened with a touch of lemon. Perfect for a comforting family meal or an elegant dinner party.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    166 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    25 g
  • Sodium
    298 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    64 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the lemon. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove the beef from the pan. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon pan drippings. (20 minutes)

03

Step

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic cloves to the pan and cook until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar to the pan and cook and stir for 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the stock, thyme and rosemary sprigs. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Return the beef to the pan. Spoon the stock mixture over the beef. Cover the pan.

05

Step

Bake for 2 1/2 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Baste the beef with the pan juices every 30 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan, cover and keep warm. (150 minutes)

06

Step

Strain the pan drippings through a sieve into a medium bowl, reserving the garlic and discarding the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Spoon off any fat. (10 minutes)

07

Step

Place about half the garlic cloves and about 1 cup pan drippings into a food processor or blender. Cover and process until the mixture is smooth. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Heat the garlic mixture, remaining garlic cloves, remaining pan drippings, chopped rosemary, minced garlic and lemon zest in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the gravy is thickened. Serve the gravy with the beef. (10 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, sear the brisket the day before and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
If you don't have fresh rosemary, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, but fresh is highly recommended.
To make the gravy extra smooth, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the delicious gravy.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Evelyn Morar

    The gravy was a bit too garlicky for my taste, so I'll reduce the amount next time.

  • Cathryn Lindgren

    This is my new go-to recipe for braised brisket. Thank you for sharing!

  • Isobel Hayeshowell

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were outstanding. My family loved it!

  • Kelsie Schaden

    The lemon zest adds a lovely brightness to the dish.

  • Polly Mcdermott

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and it complemented the flavors beautifully.

  • Connor Hirthe

    I appreciated the advance preparation tip. It made the whole process much smoother.

  • Scot Becker

    The brisket was incredibly tender and flavorful! The garlic gravy was a hit.

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