Craft Beer-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions

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Slow-cooked brisket braised in craft beer with a rich onion caramelization, delivering tender, flavorful beef perfect for a cozy dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs beef brisket, craft beer, yellow onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 8, 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 8 American cuisine 460 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Season 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brisket and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove brisket and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 3 large thinly sliced yellow onions and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 16 oz craft beer and 1 cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Step 6: Return brisket to the pot, add 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  7. Step 7: Transfer pot to the preheated oven and braise for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  8. Step 8: Remove brisket from oven, let rest 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the rich beer-onion sauce spooned over the top.

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