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Easy Brisket with Caramelized Onions

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Fork-tender oven-braised beef brisket topped with sweet, deeply golden caramelized onions in a rich, savory broth. An impressive but simple holiday centerpiece that’s mostly hands-off and feeds a crowd.

  • Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield10 servings 1x
  • DietGluten-Free

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 lb beef flat-cut brisket
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 Vidalia onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp steakhouse dry rub (or all-purpose beef rub)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Pat the brisket dry and rub all over with the dry rub until fully coated.
  2. Caramelize the Onions: In a 6-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the onions to a bowl.
  3. Sear and Assemble: Add the olive oil to the pot and sear the brisket about 3 minutes per side. Remove the brisket, then stir in the onions, garlic, and broth, scraping up the browned bits. Return the brisket fat side up and cover tightly with a lid or foil.
  4. Bake: Bake until the meat is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F, about 3 hours. Slice against the grain and arrange on a platter. Garnish with parsley and serve with the pan juices and caramelized onions.

Notes

Slice against the grain for the most tender results. Sear the brisket well before braising for deeper flavor, and cover the pot tightly so the steam keeps the meat moist. Let the onions develop real color before transferring them. Brisket is even better made a day ahead: cool in its juices, refrigerate, slice cold, and reheat gently in the juices. Keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen (slice and freeze in the juices).

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 587
  • Sodium: 404
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 7
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 33
  • Cholesterol: 172

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