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Barbecue Beef Brisket Recipe

This melt-in-your-mouth Barbecue Beef Brisket recipe, originally from a cherished local cookbook, is a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a special weeknight dinner! Using a tender brisket (or substitute with a boneless beef roast or bottom round), this recipe delivers juicy, flavorful BBQ goodness. It's incredibly versatile – freeze it for later, reheat easily, and serve on hamburger buns for a classic BBQ experience. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 270 mins
Calories 532.2 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Beef Brisket

  • 5 pounds beef brisket
  • generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • hamburger buns (optional)

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How to Make Barbecue Beef Brisket

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Generously season a 5-pound beef brisket (or boneless beef roast/bottom round) with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the seasoned roast in a covered roaster and cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  4. Remove the roast from the oven and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 30 minutes to make slicing easier.
  5. While the roast cools, prepare the BBQ sauce (see ingredient list for recipe).
  6. Once cool, trim away any excess fat from the brisket.
  7. Slice the brisket thinly against the grain.
  8. Place sliced beef in a 9x12 inch casserole dish in two layers, topping each layer generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.
  9. Thinly slice one lemon and arrange the slices over the top layer of meat.
  10. Cover the casserole dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until heated through.
  11. Remove the lemon slices before serving. Serve immediately on hamburger buns.
  12. For freezing: Allow to cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

80g

Carbs

5g

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