Jen Segal's Moroccan-Style Brisket - Home & Family

brisket

🥗Healthier: flank steak

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Flank steak is leaner, while chuck roast is more economical and tender when braised.

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness, while brown sugar is more affordable.

Season the flat cut brisket generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour.

Brown the brisket for about 5 minutes on each side.

Remove the brisket and let it rest.

In the same pan, brown a lot of onions for about 15 minutes.

Add brown sugar, paprika, ground coriander, cinnamon, and cumin to the onions and cook to bring out the flavors.

Add water to create a sauce.

Spread tomato paste over the brisket.

Add garlic around the brisket.

Place the brisket in the oven at 350°F for about 1.5 hours.

Remove the brisket, slice against the grain, and add carrots around it.

Sprinkle dried apricots and prunes around the brisket.

Add capers on top.

Cover and return to the oven for 2 hours or until tender.

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