Julia Child’s Smothered Beef Brisket

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 18
Julia Child's Smothered Beef Brisket for a hearty dinner
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

260 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 -2 garlic clove , pureed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lbs lean flat 2-inch-thick center-cut beef brisket , trimmed of most fat but leaving 1/8-inch layer on the fatty side
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
1 cup sliced carrot
2 cups fresh Italian plum tomatoes , cored and chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
520
Sugar
5g
Fat
38g
Julia Child's Smothered Beef Brisket is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed by many for years. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner with your family or friends. The beef is slow-cooked to perfection with a mixture of garlic, thyme, and olive oil, and then smothered with tomatoes, onions, and carrots. The result is a fork-tender beef brisket that is bursting with flavor. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2.In a small bowl, mix the garlic, salt, thyme, olive oil, and pepper together.
3.Rub the mixture onto the brisket, coating both sides.
4.In a large Dutch oven, heat the brisket fat side down over medium-high heat until it is browned.
5.Flip the brisket over and brown the other side.
6.Remove the brisket from the pot and set it aside.
7.Add the onions and carrots to the pot and stir them until they are soft.
8.Add the tomatoes and stir well.
9.Return the brisket to the pot, fat side up, on top of the vegetables.
10.Cover the pot and bake in the oven until the brisket is tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
11.Remove the pot from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes. Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices.

PROS

Julia Child’s Smothered Beef Brisket is a delicious comfort food that is perfect for a hearty dinner.

The beef is fork-tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.

This recipe is easy to follow and will be a hit with your family and friends.

CONS

While this recipe is delicious, it is a bit time-consuming to make.

It will take about 4 hours to cook, so make sure you plan accordingly.

Also, this recipe is not low in fat or calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef brisket is a good source of protein and iron.
It also contains zinc, vitamin B12, and selenium.
The vegetables in this recipe provide nutrients such as fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium.

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