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Tender Beer-Braised Beef Brisket Recipe with Easy Caramelized Onions

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A comforting and forgiving one-pot recipe that braises beef brisket in beer for tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat, complemented by sweet caramelized onions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat but leaving some for flavor and moisture
  • 12 ounces amber ale or lager beer (malty beers work best)
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket fat side down for 5-7 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until golden and sweet.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste with the onions; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the beer slowly, scraping browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return the brisket to the pot, fat side up, with liquid halfway up the meat. Add more broth or water if needed.
  8. Cover with lid and braise in the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until fork-tender.
  9. Remove brisket and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Serve sliced brisket topped with caramelized onions and drizzle with braising liquid.

Notes

Dry the brisket before searing to achieve a good crust. Caramelize onions slowly over moderate heat to avoid burning. Use malty beers for best flavor. Keep liquid level halfway up the brisket during braising. Let brisket rest before slicing to keep it tender. If braising liquid is thin, reduce on stovetop for 5-10 minutes.

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Keywords: beer-braised brisket, caramelized onions, beef brisket recipe, slow cooked beef, comfort food, one-pot meal

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