Wine-Braised Beef Brisket
Wine-Braised Beef Brisket features a slow-cooked cut that turns succulent and fork-tender, bathed in a red wine, tomato, and onion braising liquid that reduces to deep, beefy pan juices. Aromatic thyme and a quick sear build savory complexity, making this a comforting centerpiece for a weekend dinner or holiday table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wine-Braised Beef Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then rub the mixture over both sides of the brisket.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat; add the brisket to the hot oil and brown it on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the brisket from the pan and set it aside.
- 4
Add the red onion slices to the hot roasting pan and cook, stirring, until the onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and wine.
- 5
Return the brisket to the roasting pan and cover the pan with foil.
- 6
Roast the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove the foil and baste the brisket with the pan juices. Cover the roasting pan again with foil and continue roasting until very tender and the pan sauce has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.
- Calories 49.79 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 2.23 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 5.84 g 2%
- Total Fat 2.03 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 212.41 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.78 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 117.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 21.3 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Wine Braised Beef Brisket is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 49.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wine-Braised Beef Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wine-Braised Beef Brisket?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 49.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wine-Braised Beef Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Wine-Braised Beef Brisket healthy?
- Wine-Braised Beef Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 49.79 calories and 2.23 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.41 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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