Spiced IPA Beer-Braised Brisket

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Slow-cooked brisket infused with the bold flavors of an IPA beer and warm spices, resulting in tender meat with a rich, deep sauce. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs beef brisket, IPA beer, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, trimmed beef brisket
12 fl oz IPA beer
1 large, sliced into rings onion
4, smashed garlic cloves
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 4 minutes per side until browned and crusty.
Step 3: Remove brisket and set aside. Add 1 large sliced onion and 4 smashed garlic cloves to the pot, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 4: Pour in 12 fl oz IPA beer and 1 1/2 cups beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar until dissolved.
Step 5: Return brisket to the pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and place in the oven. Braise for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 6: Remove brisket, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain and spoon the sauce over before serving.