Braised Beef Brisket in a Rich Red Sauce with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Carrots

𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄 “𝐘𝐄𝐒”
Braised Beef Brisket in a Rich Red Sauce with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Carrots

Ingredients (serves 6-8):

• 1.5-2 kg beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 250g mushrooms, quartered
• 500ml beef broth
• 250ml red wine (optional, for added depth)
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation:

Prepare the ingredients:

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Remove the beef brisket from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.

Sear the meat:

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef brisket on both sides for 4-5 minutes, until a nice brown crust forms. Remove the meat and set aside.

Sauté the vegetables:

In the same Dutch oven, sauté the onions until they are tender and lightly caramelized.