Apricot Brisket
Apricot Brisket braises low and slow until the beef turns fork-tender, soaking up a glossy gravy scented with onion and garlic. Dried apricots melt into the sauce, adding gentle sweetness that balances the savory depth of the roast. Ideal for a cozy dinner or holiday table, it slices beautifully and begs for mashed potatoes or noodles to catch the juices.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apricot Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- 2
When the oil is hot, brown the beef on all sides.
- 3
If the brisket is too large, cut it in half first and brown it in two batches.
- 4
Place the meat in a large lidded Dutch oven.
- 5
Add the onions to the drippings in the skillet.
- 6
Sauté over medium heat until the onions start to brown.
- 7
Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- 8
Pour this over the brisket in the Dutch oven.
- 9
Empty one package of dry instant onion soup mix over the browned onions and meat.
- 10
Arrange all the apricots on top of the soup mix.
- 11
Pour enough water around the outside of the meat, not on top, to cover the sides of the brisket.
- 12
Cover.
- 13
Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour.
- 14
Check the liquid; if the dish is starting to look dry, add a bit more water around the meat.
- 15
Cover and cook another hour.
- 16
Remove the lid and stir the apricots into the gravy.
- 17
Leave uncovered and cook for another hour.
- 18
Stir the gravy again and add more water if the gravy is too thick.
- 19
The meat should be very tender; if needed, bake for an additional 1/2 hour.
- 20
Slice across the grain to serve.
- Calories 851.59 kcal High 43%
- Protein 91.87 g Good Source 184%
- Carbohydrate 58.73 g 21%
- Total Fat 32.91 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 20.87 g High 104%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 244.96 mg High 82%
- Sodium 1301.87 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 6.63 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 40.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 87.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 23.78 mg Good Source 132%
- Potassium 908.98 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.8 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apricot Brisket is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Dried Apricot, Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 851.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apricot Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Dried Apricot, Garlic, Onion, Onion Soup Mix. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apricot Brisket?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 851.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apricot Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 20 steps.
- Is Apricot Brisket healthy?
- Apricot Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 851.59 calories and 91.87 g of protein, or 184% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1301.87 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.87 g (104% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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