Coffee-Braised Brisket

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Ingredients

  • 4 4 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 5-6 5-6 5-6 lbs beef brisket
  • 3 3 3 onions, sliced
  • 6 6 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 c sweet paprika
  • 2 2 2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 c (packed) light brown sugar
  • 2 2 2 c brewed coffee
  • 2 2 2 c chicken broth
  • 6 6 6 cardamom pods, cracked open (I didn't use these)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325º. Place a large roasting pan over two burners. Add 2 Tbsp oil and heat over medium. When the oil shimmers, add the brisket and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to a rimmed baking sheet.

Add the remaining 2 Tbsp oil to the pan. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onions are golden-brown and soft, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the paprika and cumin and cook for 1 minute.

Add the tomato puree and brown sugar and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.

Stir in the coffee, chicken broth and cardamom pods and bring to a simmer.

Return the brisket to the pan. Cover snugly with foil and transfer to the oven. Roast until the brisket falls apart easily, 3-1/2 to 4 hours.

Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and let cool for 30 minutes. Skim any fat from the braising liquid; season with salt and pepper.

Slice the brisket against the grain 1/4-inch thick and return to the roasting pan. Place the roasting pan over two burners. Warm the brisket over medium until heated through, about 10 minutes.

I made this for Easter 2018.

From Everyday with Rachael Ray, January/February 2014