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Classic Brisket with Onions
Flour-dusted beef brisket braises slowly with onions, carrots, garlic, and tomato paste until tender and richly flavored.
Typical price
$3.15for 4 servings
$0.79 per serving$3.15 for 4
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- 240 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetSide dishesHolidayWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 3.2 lb | $4.13Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.30 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 yellow onions
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 carrots
- 1 handful fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and season the brisket with salt and pepper, then dust it with flour.
- Heat the oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the brisket for 8 minutes, turning once.
- Remove the brisket, add the onions, and cook for 10 minutes; stir in the tomato paste and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Return the brisket to the Dutch oven, add the carrots, and cover the pot tightly.
- Braise in the oven for 3 hours, turning the brisket once, until fork-tender and at least 145 F.
- Rest the brisket for 15 minutes, then slice it and stir the parsley into the onions and carrots.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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