Beer Brisket

This brisket and beer dish braises up so tender and juicy, you won't need a knife.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 572 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 (4 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Season brisket with salt and place in a baking dish. Cover entire roast with onion slices.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the beer, brown sugar, beef bouillon, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Pour over the roast. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake for 4 hours in the preheated oven. The brisket should be fork-tender.

Step 5

Mix together cornstarch and water; stir into the juices in the baking dish to thicken. Remove the bay leaf. Slice and serve brisket.