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Thyme and Garlic Brisket from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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Passover Meal Ideas: Thyme and Garlic Brisket

Is there anything more comforting than a big, juicy piece of brisket? This recipe for Thyme and Garlic Brisket is simple to make and is perfect for Passover dinner. The garlic and thyme give the brisket a delicious flavor, and the dutch oven ensures that it will be tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 + people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 pound beef brisket
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 8 large shallots halved
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the garlic and salt and finely chop to form a bit of a paste. Add the thyme leaves and continue to chop until incorporated. Put the paste in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Generously season both sides of the brisket with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining olive oil. Place the brisket in the Dutch Oven and sear for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden.
  • Place the shallots into the Dutch Oven around the brisket and brush the thyme and garlic paste over the top of the brisket. Add the wine, tomatoes, parsley and bay leaves. Cover the pan tightly with the lid or a sheet of aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for about 3 to 4 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices, until the beef is fork tender.
  • Carefully remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the shallots out of the Dutch Oven and onto a serving platter. Skim off any excess fat and transfer the Dutch Oven with the pan juices to a burner over medium-high heat. Boil and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by ½.
  • Slice the brisket against the grain, transfer to the platter with the shallots and pour the reduced pan juices on top. Serve as needed.

Notes

This makes the perfect holiday meal centerpiece. Enjoy leftovers in sandwiches the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 1355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 8mg