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Savory Brisket with Red Wine and Caramelized Onions

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A comforting slow-cooked brisket infused with red wine and sweet caramelized onions, resulting in tender, flavorful meat perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat but leaving some for flavor
  • 1 ½ cups dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
  • Optional: almond flour for gluten-free crust dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  3. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high, add more oil if needed, and sear the brisket on all sides until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. Remove brisket temporarily. Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Return brisket and onions to the pot. Pour in beef broth to come halfway up the meat. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  8. Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 3 to 3 ½ hours, checking liquid levels once or twice and adding broth or water if needed.
  9. Test for tenderness; brisket should be fork-tender. If not, cook an additional 30 minutes.
  10. Remove brisket and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.
  11. Serve with the onion and red wine sauce spooned over the slices.

Notes

Do not rush the sear to develop a deep crust for flavor. Caramelize onions low and slow to avoid burning. Use a good-quality dry red wine to avoid bitterness. Check liquid levels during braising to prevent drying out. Rest the meat before slicing and slice against the grain for tenderness. For thicker sauce, simmer after removing brisket.

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Keywords: brisket, red wine, caramelized onions, slow-cooked, comfort food, beef, easy recipe, tender meat

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