Ingredients
Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to success. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
If you’re out of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or red wine vinegar can work as substitutes. Don’t have smoked paprika? Regular paprika with a pinch of cayenne pepper can add a similar depth.
Instructions
Now, let’s get to the fun part — cooking! Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C), perfect for a slow roast that allows flavors to develop fully.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the brisket, searing each side until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the brisket and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This is where the flavor lives!
- Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return the brisket to the pot, ensuring it is well-coated with the sauce. Cover and transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened into a rich glaze.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then use two forks to pull the beef apart, mixing it with the caramelized sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International