Beer Braised Beef Brisket Recipe - Slow Cooked Brisket Recipe | The Frugal Chef

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic beer provides a similar flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative with a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more economical choice for cooking.

Rub the brisket with 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of paprika. Place in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight.

Take the brisket out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and sear the brisket on both sides until browned, including the edges.

Add beef stock to the pan and scrape the bottom to deglaze.

Add 2 sliced onions to the pan and let soften.

Return the brisket to the pan and scatter 6 smashed garlic cloves around it.

Add 6 sprigs of thyme and 12 ounces of dark beer to the pan.

Pour in 32 ounces of beef broth and check for seasoning, adding pepper as needed.

Bring the liquid to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low to simmer for 4 hours, flipping the brisket halfway through.

After 4 hours, remove the brisket and let it rest.

Boil the remaining liquid to reduce it.

Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the reduced sauce and onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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