Braised Beef Brisket

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. oil
• 4 lb. beef brisket, tied
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 clove
• 2 tbs. paprika
• ¼ tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. chopped parsley
• 1 cup beer
• 2 cups beef stock, heated
• 2 tbs. cornstarch
• 4 tbs. cold water
• ¼ cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat oil in an oven proof casserole dish; sear beef 8 minutes on all sides over medium heat, remove from heat and season well. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in seasonings and parsley and cook an additional 2 minutes.

Pour in beef and bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Replace meat in the casserole and add the beef broth; correct the seasoning and bring to a boil again.

Cover the casserole and finish cooking 2 – 2 ½ hours in the oven; meat should be very tender.

When done, remove the meat form the casserole and set aside.

Place the casserole over medium heat and bring liquid to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water; stir into sauce and continue cooking for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and serve with meat.