Description
Tender beef brisket slow-braised with sweet onions, carrots, and herbs in a savory tomato-based sauce. A comforting, make-ahead dish perfect for family dinners or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Get your Dutch oven ready and prep all ingredients.
- Season brisket with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven, sear brisket 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In same pot, cook onions until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook 2 more minutes.
- Return brisket to pot, add carrots, thyme, bay leaves. Pour in broth until meat is nearly covered.
- Cover and braise in oven for 3 to 3½ hours, basting occasionally, until meat is fork-tender.
- Remove from oven, discard thyme and bay leaves. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve slices with spoonfuls of the rich onion-carrot sauce.
Notes
- Make a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Slicing against the grain ensures tenderness.
- Use low-sodium broth to better control seasoning.
- Freeze leftovers with sauce for easy future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: brisket, braised onions, slow cooked beef, holiday dinner, comfort food