Simply the Easiest Beef Brisket

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An easy brisket recipe as the name suggests — and simply the best. This a great recipe to make the day before and reheat to serve.

Submitted by PMARRIE
Updated on November 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make the easiest beef brisket.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. Season brisket on all sides with salt and pepper and place in a glass baking dish. Cover with a layer of sliced onion.

    Brisket seasoned with salt and pepper, then layered with sliced onions.

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  4. Mix together beer, chili sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Pour over the roast. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

    Mixture poured over the roast.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

    Brisket after baking in the oven.

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  6. Let brisket rest and cool slightly before slicing and returning to the dish. Reheat in the oven with the sauce spooned over the sliced meat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

520 Calories
31g Fat
32g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.