Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket Recipe – Australian Special
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket is a classic comfort food where a tough cut of beef transforms into incredibly tender, flavorful meat through long, gentle cooking. This hearty brisket recipe is slow-braised with vegetables, herbs, and rich beef stock to create a deeply savory dish. Perfect for family dinners, festive gatherings, or meal prep, slow-cooked brisket delivers satisfying flavor with minimal hands-on effort.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time5 hr
- Total Time5 hr 15 min
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket Ingredients:
- 1.5–2 kg beef brisket
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket Instructions:
Season the beef brisket generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the brisket on all sides until deeply browned.
Remove brisket and set aside.
In the same pot sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add garlic and tomato paste and cook briefly until aromatic.
Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot.
Add smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
Return brisket to the pot and cover partially with liquid.
Cover with a lid and cook on low heat or in the oven at 160°C until tender.
Turn the brisket occasionally and baste with cooking liquid.
Remove brisket once fork-tender and let rest before slicing.
Slice against the grain and serve with the reduced sauce.
Recipe Notes :
Low and slow cooking is essential to break down the connective tissue and achieve tender brisket.
Searing the brisket before slow cooking adds depth and enhances overall flavor.
Keep the brisket partially submerged to ensure even cooking and moisture retention.
Always slice brisket against the grain for the best texture and tenderness.
Resting the meat before slicing allows juices to redistribute and prevents dryness.
