The Best Beef Brisket Recipe

Name: The Best Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs beef brisket; 6 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 medium onions, sliced; 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed; Sauce; 2 cups ketchup; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

6 lbs beef brisket
6 tablespoons kosher salt
3 medium onions, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
Sauce
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
1/2 tablespoon oil

1
Trim fat on briskett.
2
Soak brisket for 30 minutes in water.
3
Drain.
4
Sprinkle meat with kosher salt and let sit 30 minutes.
5
Rinse meat well.
6
Braise meat in olive oil until brown, approximately 8 minutes per side.
7
Reduce heat and add onions.
8
Brown.
9
Add garlic.
10
Remove meat.
11
Add all ingredients for sauce.
12
Stir well.
13
Put meat back in pan and simmer covered for approximately 3 hours.
14
Remove meat and reduce sauce.

2305

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

141

Carbs

183

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs beef brisket, 6 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 medium onions, sliced, 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, The Best Beef 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!

The Best Beef Brisket

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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