Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Beef Brisket

Name: Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Jewish, American
Ingredients: 4 lb Beef; 0.75 cup Brown Sugar; 1 cup Ketchup; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Sea Salt; 1 cup Water; 0.5 cup White Vinegar; 2 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Jewish 🇮🇱American Carnivore 🥩Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Beef Brisket pairs rich, slow-cooked beef with a tangy-sweet glaze of ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar that melts into tender slices. Onion and garlic deepen the flavor, creating a comforting balance of brightness and richness. It’s perfect for a family dinner, holiday table, or any gathering where you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing main.

Prep15 mins
Cook2 hrs 45 mins
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

1

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the brisket until browned on all sides. Add the water, ketchup, vinegar, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and salt, and stir. Bring to a boil, then cover and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, turning the brisket occasionally, 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes.
2

Take out the brisket and let it cool, then slice the meat against the grain. Arrange the brisket slices in a 9x13-inch baking pan or on a large platter and pour the gravy over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove any excess fat and reheat before serving.