Tangy Tomato Brisket Recipe

Name: Tangy Tomato Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces tomato paste (half of a 6-oz. can); 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 -3 large garlic cloves, pressed; 3 -4 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of as much fat as possible and blotted dry; salt; fresh ground black pepper; paprika, to taste; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 large yellow onions, cut in half and thinly sliced into half-moons

Servings: persons

3 ounces tomato paste (half of a 6-oz. can)
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
2 -3 large garlic cloves, pressed
3 -4 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of as much fat as possible and blotted dry
salt
fresh ground black pepper
paprika, to taste
1 tablespoon oil
2 large yellow onions, cut in half and thinly sliced into half-moons

1
In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic.
2
If the meat is too big to lie flat in you slow cooker, cut it in half; season the meat generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat; when oil is hot, brown the brisket very well, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
4
Add the onions to the skillet and cook, stirring a few times, until browned or even a bit blackened on the edges, 5-7 minutes.
5
Put half the onions in the slow cooker (if you have cut the brisket into 2 pieces, place 1/3 of the onions in the cooker).
6
Smear the tomato paste mixture thickly on both sides of the brisket and place in the cooker, with the fattier side facing up.
7
Top with the remaining onions (if you have cut your brisket into 2 pieces, place 1/3 of the onions between the two pieces of brisket, and the remaining onions on top of the second piece).
8
Pour any meat juices from the plate over the brisket.
9
Cover and cook on LOW 5-7 hours, until the brisket is tender when pierced with a fork.

373

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* 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: 3 ounces tomato paste (half of a 6-oz. can), 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Tangy Tomato 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.

Tangy Tomato Brisket

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