Beer-Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Tender beef brisket slow-cooked in dark beer and aromatic spices, topped with sweet caramelized onions perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 210 minutes, pairs beef brisket, olive oil, yellow onions, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 190 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cups dark beer (stout or porter)
1 cup beef broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 fresh thyme sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat 3 lbs beef brisket dry and season all over with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear brisket for 5 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 3 large thinly sliced yellow onions to the pot and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp brown sugar; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 2 cups dark beer and 1 cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 5: Return brisket to the pot and tuck in 3 sprigs fresh thyme. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours until brisket is fork-tender.
Step 6: Remove brisket and let rest 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve topped with caramelized onions and pan juices.