Beef Brisket With Sweet Potato Melange Recipe

Name: Beef Brisket With Sweet Potato Melange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) lean beef brisket; 2 cups thinly sliced onion; 1 orange, thinly sliced; 1 cup unsweetened orange juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon, broken in half; 1 pound carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 ounces dried pitted prunes; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) lean beef brisket
2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon, broken in half
1 pound carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces dried pitted prunes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1
Trim fat from brisket. Place onion in a large Dutch oven; top with meat. Arrange orange slices over meat. Combine juice and next 6 ingredients, stirring well. Pour mixture over meat. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
2
Add carrot, potato, and apple to Dutch oven; cover and cook 30 minutes or until carrot and potato are tender. Add prunes; cook 15 additional minutes.
3
Transfer meat and vegetable mixture to a serving platter, using a slotted spoon; set aside, and keep warm.
4
Skim fat from broth in Dutch oven. Add flour to broth, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5
Cut meat diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve meat and vegetable mixture with gravy.

571

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) lean beef brisket, 2 cups thinly sliced onion, 1 orange, thinly sliced, 1 cup unsweetened orange juice, and more.

Yes, Beef Brisket With Sweet Potato Melange falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Brisket With Sweet Potato Melange

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