Red Wine Brisket Recipe

Name: Red Wine Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs center cut beef brisket, fat removed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large leek, thinly sliced; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups dry red wine or 1 ½ cups beef broth; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

4 lbs center cut beef brisket, fat removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large leek, thinly sliced
1 dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups dry red wine or 1 ½ cups beef broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

1
Start rolling the brisket by rolling the short side first; secure with string or skewers.
2
Sprinkle pepper all over brisket.
3
Heat oil in a nonstick pan and brown on all sides.
4
Don't over cook.
5
Place in the bottom of crock pot, carrots, onion, leek (white and pale green parts only), and bay leaf.
6
Add thyme and garlic.
7
Place brisket on top of vegetables.
8
Add wine over everything.
9
Cover and cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours.
10
Remove brisket after cooking and place on a platter and keep warm.
11
Skim fat from liquid.
12
Mix cornstarch into water and slowly pour into crockpot.
13
Turn heat to High,cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
14
Stir 2 or 3 times during cooking.
15
Remove string from brisket and slice across the grain.
16
Spoon some of the sauce over brisket; saving the extra to be served at the table.

1386

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs center cut beef brisket, fat removed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large carrot, finely chopped, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Brisket 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Wine Brisket

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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