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Flavorful Beef Brisket

SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Gurney

"A memorable part of my wedding day was the supper my mom prepared. This moist fork-tender brisket is a popular entree hearty appetites appreciate."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (5 pound) beef brisket*
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil on both sides over medium-high heat; drain. Top with onion, salt and pepper. Add water; cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 2-1/2 hours or until tender. Remove beef; refrigerate overnight. Discard onion and cooking liquid. Slice meat 1/4 in. thick; place in a roasting pan. Add barbecue sauce. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.

FOOTNOTES

  • This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef. The meat comes from the first cut of the brisket.
  • Tip: Refrigerating the beef overnight makes it possible to slice it very thinly.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by LISAHALL8
this was outstanding. i was looking for a way to surprise my husband so he would not have to... MORE


 
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