'Things Go Better With Coke' Brisket Recipe

Name: 'Things Go Better With Coke' Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef brisket (approx. 4 lbs.- 1st or 2nd cut); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; salt, pepper; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon onion soup mix; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package spaghetti sauce mix; 1 cup cola

Servings: persons

1 beef brisket (approx. 4 lbs.- 1st or 2nd cut)
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
salt, pepper
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package spaghetti sauce mix
1 cup cola

1
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2
Place meat in a large roasting pan and cover with oil on all sides.
3
Sprinkle on onions and celery.
4
Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
5
Place crushed garlic on top.
6
Mix ketchup with hot water, onion soup powder and dry spaghetti mix to dissolve dry ingredients.
7
Add cola and pour mixture over meat.
8
Roast 2 1/2- 3 hours, covered with foil, opening to baste every 20-30 minutes.
9
Serve sliced when done, or slice entire brisket and reheat in gravy next day (30 minutes in a 350 F. oven for extra tender slices).

203

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Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef brisket (approx. 4 lbs.- 1st or 2nd cut), 2 tablespoons oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, 'Things Go Better With Coke' 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!

'Things Go Better With Coke' Brisket

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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