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Hairy Bikers Beef Brisket Recipe

Hairy Bikers Beef Brisket Recipe

The Hairy Bikers Beef Brisket Recipe is rich, tender and full of deep flavor. It is slow cooked until the meat becomes soft and juicy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg beef brisket
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
  

Prepare the Brisket

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C or 320°F. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Proper seasoning helps build strong flavor from the beginning.

Sear the Meat

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place the brisket in the hot pan. Sear each side for about four minutes. The surface should turn brown. This locks in juices and adds deep flavor.

Cook the Vegetables

  • Remove the brisket and set aside. In the same pan, add sliced onions and carrots. Cook for five minutes until soft. Add crushed garlic and cook for one minute more. Stir often to prevent burning.

Add Tomato Paste and Liquid

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for two minutes. This step deepens the flavor. Pour in red wine and beef stock. Scrape the bottom of the pan gently. This releases all the tasty brown bits.

Combine Everything in Roasting Pan

  • Place the brisket into a large roasting pan. Pour the vegetable and liquid mixture over the meat. Add thyme and bay leaves. The liquid should cover at least half of the brisket.

Slow Cook in the Oven

  • Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil. Place it in the preheated oven. Cook for about three hours. Turn the brisket halfway through cooking. The meat becomes tender and easy to pull apart.

Rest the Meat

  • Remove the brisket from the oven carefully. Let it rest for fifteen minutes before slicing. Resting helps the juices stay inside the meat. This keeps it moist and tender.

Slice and Serve

  • Slice the brisket against the grain using a sharp knife. Spoon the rich gravy over the top. Serve hot with your favorite sides. This is exactly how to make Hairy Bikers Beef Brisket Recipe at home.

Notes

  • Cook low and slow for best tenderness.
  • Use homemade beef stock for deeper flavor.
  • Add mushrooms for extra richness.
  • Replace red wine with extra stock if needed.
  • Slice against the grain for soft texture.
  • Let brisket rest before cutting.
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