Urban South Brewery Beer-Braised Brisket with Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Tender beef brisket slowly braised in a rich Urban South beer and caramelized onion broth, perfect for a smoky, soulful meal. This Southern United States-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs beef brisket, Urban South lager or pale ale beer, yellow onions, thinly sliced 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 Southern United States cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
16 oz Urban South lager or pale ale beer
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground black pepper
1.5 tsp kosher salt
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 1.5 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides for 5-7 minutes until deeply browned; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 3 large thinly sliced yellow onions and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions caramelize and brown.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar and cook 2 more minutes until the sugar melts and coats the onions.
Step 5: Pour in 16 oz Urban South lager or pale ale beer and 2 cups beef broth, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits. Add 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves.
Step 6: Return brisket to the pot, nestling it among the onions and liquid. Cover with lid and braise in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork-tender.
Step 7: Remove brisket from the pot and let rest 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with braised onions and pan jus.