MOM'S BRISKET CARBONNADE

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This is a wonderful, flavorful way to make a brisket. Although it does take a long time to cook, it is an incredibly easy recipe and the brisket will be moist and yummy when you're done!

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Beef

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 4 pound fresh beef brisket
3 medium yellow onions, sliced
12 can(s) (1 1/2 cups) beer
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp instant beef bouillon granules (or 2 cubes)
4 peppercorns, whole black or 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
6 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/4 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Trim excess fat from brisket. Season meat with a little salt and pepper. Place in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; cover with onion slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Reserve 1/3 cup beer. Combine remaining beer and next 6 ingredients; pour over meat. Cover with foil.
  • 3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or till tender. Remove meat to a platter; keep warm. Skim off excess fat from pan juices; remove bay leaf.
  • 4. In a saucepan cook juices down to 2 cups. Combine reserved beer and flour; stir into pan juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Slice meat across the grain; pass gravy. Serves 6 to 8.

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