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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket

Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket: A Cozy One-Pan Wonder

Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket is a cozy one-pan dish bursting with rich flavors and perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 3.5 pounds Brisket, flat cut The star of the show
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps the seasoning stick
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds warmth to the dish
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
For the Aromatics
  • 1 Yellow Onion Half diced, half sliced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Shallot, diced
For the Sauce
  • 14 ounces Cranberry Jelly Consider real cranberries for a fresh twist
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Infuses umami richness
  • 0.5 cup Guinness Deepens flavors
For the Accompaniments
  • 1 pound Red Potatoes, petite Soak up flavors
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Adds texture and flair
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary For garnish
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme For garnish

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Brisket: Remove brisket from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Rub with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Prepare the Aromatics: Dice half of the onion, slice the other half, mince garlic, and dice shallot.
  3. Make the Sauce: Sauté diced onion, shallot, and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberry jelly, Worcestershire, and Guinness. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Roasting Pan: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Pour half of the sauce into roasting pan, add sliced onion.
  5. Arrange the Ingredients: Place seasoned brisket in pan, cover with remaining sauce, add potatoes and cranberries, then cover with foil.
  6. Roast the Brisket: Roast brisket for 4 hours. Monitor for browning and bubbling sauce.
  7. Serve the Brisket: Let brisket rest for 30 minutes, then slice and serve with potatoes and sauce, garnished with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Always slice brisket against the grain for the best texture. Ensure potatoes are partly submerged in sauce for maximum flavor absorption.

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