Beer-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Tender brisket slowly braised in rich beer with sweet caramelized onions for a deeply flavorful comfort dish. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 210 minutes, pairs beef brisket, dark beer (porter or stout), yellow onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
12 oz dark beer (porter or stout)
3 large, sliced yellow onions
5 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups beef broth
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. Season 3 lbs beef brisket with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on all sides.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brisket and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove brisket and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pot, add 3 large sliced yellow onions and 5 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes until onions are golden and caramelized.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar and cook for 2 more minutes until slightly sticky.
Step 5: Pour in 12 oz dark beer and 2 cups beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits.
Step 6: Return brisket to the pot, add 3 sprigs fresh thyme, cover tightly with lid, and place in preheated oven. Braise for 3 hours or until brisket is fork tender.
Step 7: Remove brisket, let rest 10 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with the rich onion-beer sauce spooned over.