Sunday Night Brisket Recipe

Name: Sunday Night Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 -5 lb) first-cut beef brisket; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced; 4 carrots, peeled and sliced; 16 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (4 -5 lb) first-cut beef brisket
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
16 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Dry brisket well; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
In a large, heavy roasting pan that will fit the brisket and vegetables, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
4
Brown the brisket for about 4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned (this will assure the sauce has a rich color and flavor).
5
Sprinkle the leeks, carrots, and garlic over; add the wine, tomato paste, and thyme and stir around the meat to combine.
6
Bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper.
7
Cover and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or until fork tender.
8
Transfer the meat to a carving platter and slice against the grain.
9
Place the meat in overlapping slices in a deep serving dish.
10
Place the pan over med-high heat and cook the sauce to reduce for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings; pour the sauce over the meat; garnish with parsley and serve.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 -5 lb) first-cut beef brisket, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sunday Night 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.

Sunday Night Brisket

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