Basic Beef Brisket in a Dutch Oven

Ingredients

• 1 beef brisket , 3 pound
• 0.5 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions , sliced
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.33 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.33 cups cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 bays leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cups cold water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle brisket with seasoned salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear brisket in hot oil until browned on both sides, then transfer to a large plate. Cook and stir onions and garlic in the Dutch oven until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes. Return brisket to the Dutch oven.

3. 3

   Whisk beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over brisket.

4. 4

   Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is very tender and easily falls apart when pulled with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove and discard bay leaves. Transfer beef to a platter, reserving liquid in the Dutch oven. Slice beef.

5. 5

   Whisk water and flour together in a small bowl; stir into the Dutch oven and bring to a boil until sauce is thickened. Serve sauce over sliced brisket.