Easy Brisket for Holidays or Anyday! Recipe

Name: Easy Brisket for Holidays or Anyday!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef brisket; 6 onions, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups beef stock; 2 cups ketchup; ⅔ cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons soya sauce; ½ teaspoon mustard; ½ teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

4 lbs beef brisket
6 onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups beef stock
2 cups ketchup
⅔ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soya sauce
½ teaspoon mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce

1
Mix salt, pepper and paprika together and rub on brisket, putting more on fat side.
2
Spread sliced onions on bottom of roasting pan and toss with garlic and oil.
3
Put brisket on top of mixture, fat side up.
4
Let marinate over night or continue on to sauce.
5
Sauce: Mix beef stock and ketchup together then stir in the rest of the ingredients.
6
Pour over and around brisket in the roasting pan.
7
Cover and bake at 325 degrees for about 5 hours, turning the brisket over 1/2 way through cooking.
8
You know it is done when the center of the roast takes a gentle knife slice very easily.
9
Remove from oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes covered.
10
Remove to a cutting board.
11
When slicing, go against the grain of the meat so that the meat does not shred.
12
Ladle sauce with onions over slices of brisket.
13
Enjoy!

1565

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

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.

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: 4 lbs beef brisket, 6 onions, sliced, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Brisket for Holidays or Anyday! 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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Easy Brisket for Holidays or Anyday!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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