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How to Make Apricot Brisket - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brisket is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. It's a versatile cut of meat that can be prepared in a number of different ways, but one of the most delicious variations is apricot brisket.

Apricot brisket is a savory and slightly sweet dish that combines the rich and hearty flavors of beef brisket with the tangy and fruity sweetness of apricots. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavorful dish th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 pounds beef brisket
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 pound dried apricots

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the beef on all sides. If the brisket is too large, cut it in half first, and brown in two stages. Place the meat in a large Dutch oven with a lid.
  • Add onions to the drippings in the skillet. Saute over medium heat until the onions are beginning to brown. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes. Pour over the brisket in the Dutch oven.
  • Empty one package of dry, instant onion soup mix over the browned onions and meat. Arrange all of the apricots on top of the soup mix. Pour enough water around outside of meat, not on top, to cover the sides of brisket. Cover.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check liquid; if dish is starting to look dry, add a bit more water around meat. Cover, and cook another hour. Remove lid, and stir apricots into gravy. Leave uncovered, and cook for another hour. Stir gravy again, and add more water if the gravy is too thick. Meat should be very tender; if necessary, bake for an additional 1/2 hour. Cut across grain to serve.

    • Nutrition

    822 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 185mg
    • Sodium: 550mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 56g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1424mg

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    Brisket recipes
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