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How to Make Beef Brisket

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This traditional brisket takes two days to make - and it's worth it. Serves 8 to 10.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 5 to 6 lb. first-cut beef brisket
  • 3 c. cold water plus more as needed
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 large onions - cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Groceries
  • Dutch Oven
  • Blenders
  • Skillets
  • Dutch oven
  • Skillets

    Day One

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Step 2

    Place Dutch oven containing 1 tbsp. oil in the oven for 10 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pat brisket dry and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Roast brisket in Dutch oven, uncovered, 30 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, cook onions in remaining 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until onions are soft and golden.

  6. Step 6

    Reduce heat and cook onions, stirring only occasionally, until deep golden, or about 20 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Add garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute.

  8. Step 8

    Add water and bring to a boil.

  9. Step 9

    Spoon onion mixture over brisket.

  10. Step 10

    Cover Dutch oven, keeping lid ajar 1/2 inch, and bake 3 1/2 hours. Check every so often if more water needs to be added to pan.

  11. Step 11

    Remove brisket from oven and cool 1 hour.

  12. Step 12

    Remove brisket from pan and scrape onion mixture back into pan.

  13. Step 13

    Wrap brisket in foil and chill overnight. Spoon onion mixture into a 1-quart measuring cup and chill, covered, overnight.

  14. Day Two

  15. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  16. Step 2

    Remove fat from onion mixture and discard. Add enough water to onion mixture to measure 3 cups total.

  17. Step 3

    Put onion mixture in a blender and blend until you have a smooth gravy.

  18. Step 4

    Slice brisket against the grain to desired thickness.

  19. Step 5

    Heat gravy in an ovenproof skillet until hot. Add brisket.

  20. Step 6

    Place skillet in oven and heat 30 minutes. Serve.

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