This delicious recipe for beef brisket is slow-baked in the oven and creates its own tasty tomato based gravy. It’s perfect for cool fall nights and makes a wonderful Sunday supper dish.
Another comfort food dish that I make often is this Beef Stroganoff. Rich flavor and oh so good!
Beef Brisket & Gravy
I’ve had a recipe binder for almost 30 years. There are probably twenty different recipes for preparing brisket, all of which I have yet to try. While a smoked brisket is truly amazing, I don’t have a smoker (yet) and using liquid smoke feels like cheating.
I’ve made brisket in the crockpot as well as another oven brisket recipe that has more of a beef broth and gravy base. They are both wonderful, but my tomato based beef brisket is my favorite.
My go-to beef brisket recipe is one that I found on a message board back in 1998. Yes, the Internet has been around that long! It’s simple. It’s delicious. It makes its own gravy.
Ingredients needed for this beef brisket recipe:
The ingredient list is small, but the baking time is long. I usually don’t make this until the weather cools off because it needs four hours in the oven. The result is a tender meal that everyone loves.
- 3 lb. beef brisket
- 15-oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 6 Ginger Snap cookies
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This recipe couldn’t be easier. You simply put the brisket into the pan, then run the remaining ingredients through a blender. Pour that mixture over the brisket and cover the pan tightly with foil. You do need a total of four hours in the oven, so make sure you plan ahead for this one.
Side dishes for beef brisket
I’m partial to mashed potatoes myself, especially since there’s plenty of gravy to serve with this dish! This blog has plenty of other side dish recipes, but here are some of my mashed favorites:
- Creamy Traditional Mashed Potatoes – these potatoes are made on the stovetop, the traditional way.
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes – this would actually be a great choice for this meal because they take just a little longer to cook than the brisket!
- Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes – browning your butter brings out a nuttiness that is delicious!
- Mashed Cauliflower – these are a great option if you’re cutting back on your potato consumption.
I like to pair a mashed potato recipe with this pan-roasted broccoli or these balsamic carrots, depending on the occasion. But to make the meal a bit easier, I’ll just steam some frozen mixed vegetables.
If you’re like us and your family gets together once a week or once a month on Sundays, this is a great recipe for that meal!
Beef Brisket & Gravy
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- 3 lb. beef brisket
- 15 oz diced tomatoes canned, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 6 Ginger Snap cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Place brisket in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Place remaining ingredients into a blender and blend until well combined.
- Pour contents of blender over the brisket.
- Cover pan tightly with foil and bake in preheated oven for 3 hours, no peeking.
- Reduce oven temperature to 225 F.
- Remove brisket from pan and slice against the grain. Place the slices back into the gravy in the pan and seal with foil again.
- Bake one more hour.
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This post was originally published on October 21, 2009
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Lety says
Oh my gosh! My mom and I made this last night and it was fabulous! I subbed three buck Chuck Merlot for the water and just used a dutch oven with a tight fitting lid. My kids had three helpings. So good!
Amanda says
Dawn – Not sure what the ginger snaps do, but it works!
Megan – looking forward to our brisket challenge :)
Mags – hope you do, it is wonderful!
Carrie – thanks!
Fresh – love getting my beef that way – totally worth it!
Bento – hope you like it :)
Chef – you haven't tried brisket? You must! :)
Tiff – I think you could just do everything the same and cook it on low 8-9 hours or on high for 6-7 :)
Thanks Rebecca!
Thanks Marie! Will have to come over and see if you blogged yours :)
Megan – LOL brisket is a great cut, but it must be cooked long and slow :)
Katrina – LMAO! Hope you try it, it is wonderful I have made this recipe tons of times :)
Thanks 5 Star!
biz – hate onions??? holy cow. I couldn't live without onions LOL
Rachel – that's pretty big, i would definitely cut that into several sections.
Hi Niche – thanks for visiting!
Debbie – hope you try it. I'm not a corned beef fan, which is of course brisket. But this is a completely different meal!
Anonymous – I so hope it worked for you!
Anonymous says
this is in the oven as i type – i'll let you know how it comes out – thanks for the recipe
Debbie says
I'm not a big fan of brisket however this recipe may change my mind. I really like how this sounds and the ingredient list is simple but sounds tasty. Sometimes less is more…thanks Amanda…I am going to try this one!
Niche Topics says
Thanks for sharing! Looks delicious…I probably try it in a slow cooker :) Great blog!!
Rachel says
I never would have thought to add ginger snap cookies, but I bet it's fabulous! My husband is always begging me to make brisket, but unfortunately, it seems rather pricey, unless I get it at Super Walmart. The only problem is that it's a HUGE piece of meat…usually 14-15 lbs! We're good eaters and all, but even if we cut it in half, each half would probably last for several meals. I know my husband would enjoy this recipe, so I thank you for sharing it. When I finally get around to buying it, I will most definitely give it a try!
biz319 says
I may be able to make this – I hate onions, but maybe I could tolerate the onion soup mix!
Mmm…I loves brisket! :D
5 Star Foodie says
I'm loving the use of gingersnap cookies here, excellent brisket recipe!
Katrina says
I've recently discovered a love for beef with tomatoes and I've always wanted to try a brisket and haven't. Now I have a fool proof recipe. (Ooh, won't you be in trouble if it doesn't work out. Just kidding!)
Megan says
I have never made a brisket because I guess it intimidates me. Silly huh? This recipe sounds easy enough, plus I can buy a box of gingersnaps! It's a win, win situation! LOL Bookmarked!
Marie says
wow, Amanda, I cooked Brisket yesterday as well! Yours looks fabulous! (as always!)
Chow and Chatter says
this looks wonderful oh and i adore the picture
Tiff says
I totally agree with you on not using the crockpot, but is there anyway that you could post the directions for that way?? My boyfriend is trying to find more recipes for the crockpot and this looks divine!
Chef Fresco says
Mmm these look delicious! I've never cooked them either but need to try!
BentoForKidlet says
That looks delicious! I don't think I have ever cooked brisket before but now I will try!
Fresh Local and Best says
Good for you for purchasing beef that way. Someday I hope to have enough space to do the same. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Carrie says
that looks so delicious!! Will have to try it sometime.
Mags says
I have never made brisket. I'm too afraid I'll ruin it! Since this is your tried and true recipe, I think I can trust you and maybe I just need to give this a shot. It looks fabulous Amanda.
Megan says
I have a go-to brisket recipe that I've made so many times I have it memorized. I know I should branch out and try something new…. but…. I can't! I stick with the same one because it always works and everyone loves it.
This looks like a wonderful variation.
Dawn says
gingersnaps! I heard of that before. I love this.