Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket
Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket braises low and slow until fork-tender, soaking up a tangy-sweet sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar balanced with warm chili powder and a hint of cayenne. Caramelized onions and garlic deepen the richness, while bay leaves add a mellow herbal note. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 5
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the brisket with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear the brisket in the hot oil until browned on both sides, then move it to a large plate. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the Dutch oven until softened, about 6 minutes. Return the brisket to the Dutch oven.
- 3
Whisk the beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; pour over the brisket.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is very tender and easily falls apart when pulled with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer the beef to a platter, keeping the liquid in the Dutch oven. Slice the beef.
- 5
Whisk the water and flour in a small bowl; stir into the Dutch oven and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens. Serve the sauce over the sliced brisket.
- Calories 451.08 kcal High 23%
- Protein 45.92 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 30.23 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.81 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 10.79 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.12 mg High 41%
- Sodium 944.01 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 1.29 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 22.06 g --
- Added Sugars 9.23 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 13.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 11.34 mg Good Source 63%
- Potassium 107.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 47.29 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.52 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef, and Beef Broth. Each serving provides about 451.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef, Beef Broth, Black Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket healthy?
- Simple Dutch Oven Beef Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 451.08 calories and 45.92 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 944.01 mg (41% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.79 g (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.23 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, 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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