Melt in Your Mouth Oven Brisket

Prep Time: 20 min + 24 hours
Cook Time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
7-8 lb beef brisket
15 oz ketchup
1.5 cups dry red wine
1.5 cups water
1.5 tbsp chicken base
0.25 cup dehydrated onion flakes
6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
2 onions (roughly chopped)
6 large carrots (cut into chunks)
to taste salt and pepper
Recipe:
  1. In a bowl, combine ketchup, water, dehydrated onion flakes, chopped garlic, wine, and chicken base. Mix well to combine.
  2. Slather the mixture onto the brisket, making sure to thouroghly coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours for best results.
  4. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Place chopped onions and carrots around the brisket in a roasting pan.
  6. Cover pan tightly with foil and place in preheated oven.
  7. Cook for 3-4 hours, or approximately 1 hour per pound. The brisket is done when it easily pulls apart with two forks.
  8. Once cooked, refrigerate overnight to cool completely.
  9. Remove solidified fat from the top.
  10. Slice the meat against the grain (not with the grain) for tender results.
  11. Place sliced meat back in the sauce and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Note: This recipe is freezer-friendly! You can make it ahead of time, freeze, and reheat when needed.