It's Not a Secret Brisket

Unleash the ultimate comfort food experience with "It's Not a Secret Brisket," a tender, slow-cooked masterpiece that will have your taste buds dancing. This recipe combines a perfectly balanced spice rub of smoky paprika, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar with the fragrant richness of braised vegetables and a savory broth. After searing the brisket to lock in its flavors, it’s bathed in a robust blend of beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, then slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection. The result? Juicy slices of brisket with melt-in-your-mouth texture, paired with tender carrots and a luscious, deglazed sauce. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or an impressive gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures every bite is packed with flavor. Add this no-fail brisket to your rotation for a hearty meal that will quickly become your go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 large Yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 large Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 pieces Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a spice rub.

Step 3

Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the meat.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-duty oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 4-5 minutes on each side until it is browned. Remove the brisket and set it aside.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer while scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and release any browned bits.

Step 7

Return the brisket to the pot, fat side up. Add the carrots and bay leaves around the meat.

Step 8

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 4-5 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.

Step 9

Check the brisket every 2 hours, spooning some of the cooking liquid over it to keep it moist.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes. Slice the brisket against the grain into thin slices.

Step 11

Serve the brisket with the carrots and cooking liquid spooned over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2803.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4819.5

Total Fat 248.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 12772.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.8g
Protein 546.8g	0%

Vitamin D 145.1IU	0%
Calcium 458.5mg	0%
Iron 57.3mg	0%
Potassium 7251.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 46.1%

Carbs: 6.8%