Beef Brisket With Cherry-Merlot Sauce and Caramelized Onions

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Beef Brisket With Cherry-Merlot Sauce and Caramelized Onions
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 lbs first-cut beef brisket
salt & fresh ground pepper , to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup carrot , chopped small
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 can plum tomatoes , with juice
2 cups merlot
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups thinly sliced sweet onions ( such as Vidalia or Spanish )
salt & fresh ground pepper , to taste
1/2 cup dried cherries , pitted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
546
Sugar
16g
Fat
30g
Beef brisket is a classic American comfort food that has many variations. This recipe features a rich and flavorful cherry-merlot sauce and caramelized onions to complement the tender beef brisket. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family dinner. The combination of savory and sweet flavors makes it a crowd pleaser. While it may take some time to cook, the end result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.Generously salt and pepper brisket on both sides.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large oven-proof pot over medium-high heat.
4.Add brisket and sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side.
5.Transfer brisket to plate.
6.Add chopped onions and chopped carrot to pot.
7.Sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
8.Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
9.Add tomatoes with juices, Merlot, and bay leaf; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
10.Return brisket to pot, spooning some sauce over.
11.Cover pot with heavy-duty foil or lid and bake in oven until brisket is tender, about 3 hours.
12.Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
13.Add sliced onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
14.Add dried cherries and sauté until onions are brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes longer.
15.Season onion mixture with salt and pepper.
16.Cut brisket crosswise into thin slices.
17.Spoon sauce over brisket slices and top with cherry-onion mixture.

PROS

Beef brisket is a flavorful and tender cut of meat that provides a great source of protein.
The cherry-merlot sauce and caramelized onions add depth and sweetness to the dish.

CONS

Beef brisket is a fattier cut of meat, and the dish is high in calories.
It may not be suitable for those on strict diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While beef brisket is not the leanest cut of meat, it does provide important nutrients like protein, zinc, and vitamin B12. The dish also contains onions, which are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

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