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

Beer Brisket is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a weekend gathering with friends and family. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with tender beef brisket, slow-cooked in a savory and tangy beer-based marinade until it's fall-apart tender. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth, juicy brisket that is packed with rich and robust flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season brisket with salt and place in a baking dish. Cover entire roast with onion slices.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the beer, brown sugar, beef bouillon, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Pour over the roast. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 4 hours in the preheated oven. The brisket should be fork-tender.
  • Mix together cornstarch and water; stir into the juices in the baking dish to thicken. Remove the bay leaf. Slice and serve brisket.
  • Nutrition

    572 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 395mg