Melt in Your Mouth Beef Brisket
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this "Melt in Your Mouth Beef Brisket" recipe, featuring a tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with rich, smoky, and savory flavors. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this dish starts with a flavorful spice rub made from smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, creating a beautifully caramelized crust. The brisket is seared to perfection, then braised low and slow in a savory broth of beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic onions and garlic. After hours in the oven, the result is a fork-tender brisket that practically melts in your mouth. Pair it with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to soak up the luscious cooking liquid, and elevate your dinner table with this hearty, crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Trim any excessive fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor and moisture.
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to make a spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the brisket, ensuring it's well coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Slice the yellow onion into rings and mince the garlic cloves.
In the same Dutch oven, add the onions and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Return the brisket to the Dutch oven, arranging it so it sits in the liquid with the onions and garlic around it. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
Place the Dutch oven in the preheated oven and cook the brisket for 6-8 hours, or until it is fork-tender.
Once done, carefully remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Serve the brisket with the onion-garlic mixture and spoon some of the cooking liquid over the top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.8 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.8 g | 549% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2132 mg | 711% | |
| Sodium | 12542 mg | 545% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 676.2 g | 1352% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 67.4 mg | 374% | |
| Potassium | 7429 mg | 158% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
