Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Apple and Thyme

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A tender beef brisket braised with apples and thyme, perfect for a comforting family dinner. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs Beef brisket, Apple, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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: 25 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 3 lbs beef brisket with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown brisket on all sides for 5 minutes per side, then remove.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 chopped onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Return brisket to pot. Add 2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup red wine, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 2 diced apples. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours until brisket is fork-tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove brisket and slice. Strain cooking liquid, reduce by half over medium heat to thicken.
  8. Step 8: Serve brisket with reduced sauce and apples on the side.

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