Simple Braised Brisket with Lemon-Parsley Garnish
Today's Parent
Makes
4 Servings (with leftovers)
* PLUS Cooking time: 240 minutes
Jodi Pudge
Try this make-ahead recipe for simple braised brisket with a lemon-parsley garnish.
Ingredients
-
4 lb
boneless
beef brisket pot roast
, trimmed
-
1 tsp
salt
-
1/4 tsp
ground
black pepper
-
1 tbsp
canola oil
-
1 1/2
white
onion
, chopped
-
2 tbsp
garlic
, finely chopped
-
2 tbsp
tomato paste
-
2
bay leaves
-
2 cups
red wine
-
2 cups
reduced-sodium
chicken broth
FOR LEMON-PARSLEY GARNISH:
-
1/4 cup
parsley
, chopped
-
2 tbsp
fresh
bread crumbs
-
1 tbsp
grated
lemon zest
-
1 tsp
garlic
, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Divide brisket into 4 evenly sized pieces; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium high. In batches, brown brisket on all sides, 8 to 10 min. Transfer to a plate. Keep 1 tbsp of oil in pot, discard remaining oil, and reduce heat to medium.
- Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 8 min.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves and red wine, then stirring and scraping brown bits, cook and reduce for 5 min.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Return brisket and any accumulated juices to pot, meat side down. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until fork-tender, 3 to 3½ hours.
- Meanwhile, make the Lemon-Parsley Garnish: In a bowl, mix ingredients. Sprinkle over thinly sliced brisket and serve with sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 350,
- Protein
- 45 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 4 g,
- Fat
- 16 g,
- Sodium
- 244 mg.