Brisket Braised With Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Brisket Braised With Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs lean beef brisket; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup dried apricot; 3/4 cup dried apple, slices; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup dried currant; 3 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

4 lbs lean beef brisket
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup dried apricot
3/4 cup dried apple, slices
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried currant
3 tablespoons flour

1
Pat brisket dry.
2
Heat the oil over moderately-high heat until rippling and brown the brisket on all sides.
3
Transfer it to a plate and season.
4
In the remaining oil, saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes and add brisket, any juices that have accumulated on plate and wine.
5
Bring to a boil and braise, covered, over low heat, for 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until it is almost tender.
6
Let apricots, apples, raisins and currants plump in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 1 hour and drain fruit, reserving water.
7
In a small, dry skillet, brown the flour over moderately-high heat, stirring constantly, and remove from heat.
8
Add reserved water to brisket and whisk in browned flour.
9
Add fruit and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until fruit is soft and brisket is very tender.
10
Let cool, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
11
Slice brisket very thin across grain and serve with fruit and sauce.
12
It will be even more flavourful if chilled overnight and reheated in sauce over moderately-low heat.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs lean beef brisket, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Brisket Braised With Dried Fruit 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.

Brisket Braised With Dried Fruit

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