Craft Beer-Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Tender beef brisket slowly braised in a rich craft beer sauce with sweet caramelized onions for deep flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs beef brisket, salt, black pepper 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: 210 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 large, thinly sliced yellow onions
4 minced garlic cloves
2 cups craft amber beer
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Season 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until deeply browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove brisket and set aside.
Step 3: Add 3 large thinly sliced yellow onions to the pot and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 2 cups craft amber beer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in 1 cup beef broth and 2 tbsp tomato paste until combined.
Step 6: Return brisket to the pot and nestle it in the liquid with 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves.
Step 7: Cover tightly and braise in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
Step 8: Remove brisket and let rest 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with the braising liquid and caramelized onions spooned over top.