Braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients for Braised Beef Brisket

• 45ml canola oil

• 1 (2-pounds) piece beef brisket (preferably second-cut)

• 2 large white onions, chopped

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 4 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 6 garlic cloves

• 60ml cider vinegar

• 240ml chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 1 (800g) can crushed tomatoes

How to make Braised Beef Brisket

Preheat oven to 177°C with rack in lower third.

Heat oil in a wide 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season brisket with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then brown brisket, turning once, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add vinegar, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Add stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Return brisket to pot, nestling it in braising liquid (liquid will not cover meat). Cover with a tight-fitting lid and braise in oven until fork-tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Disclaimer

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