Simply the Easiest Beef Brisket

Dr. Nathanial Schumm III

Updated on May 11, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
¾ cup packed brown sugar

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Season brisket on all sides with salt and pepper and place in a glass baking dish. Cover with a layer of sliced onion.

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Mix together beer, chili sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Pour over the roast. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

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Let brisket rest and cool slightly before slicing and returning to the dish. Reheat in the oven with the sauce spooned over the sliced meat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

520	Calories
31g	Fat
32g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 12g	61%
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 142mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 24g	47%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 326mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.