How to Make Easy Baked Beef Brisket - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a tender and flavorful beef brisket, slow-cooked to perfection and bursting with mouthwatering flavors. This easy baked beef brisket recipe is a foolproof way to create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or simply craving a comforting homemade dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds first-cut brisket (or flat-cut), trimmed of fat
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup apple juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 3-pound brisket

  • Season both sides of the brisket generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. For best results, place brisket over an aluminum foil "rack" set over a plate and refrigerate, uncovered, 8 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, rosemary, and apple juice. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced by about half, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer half of the apple-onion mixture into a baking dish. Place brisket fat-side up on top; cover with remaining apple-onion mixture. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) and bake until fork-tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Check for doneness after 2 hours.
  • Transfer brisket to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Pour the onions and braising liquid into a large measuring cup or bowl. Skim some fat off the top. Puree with a stick blender to create a gravy.
  • Slice brisket across the grain and serve with the gravy.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 253mg