One Test Kitchen pro said this onion-braised brisket was better than her mama’s.

We know no better compliment.

“My mother’s brisket has hands-down been the best I’ve ever tasted…until now.”

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket on a platter ready to serve

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The onion soup packet threw me off at first, but it adds such a savory umami flavor.

“Overalldon’t tell my momthis is my new favorite brisket recipe,” she concludes.

We couldn’t think of higher praise, though we’re sure mom’s brisket is great, too.

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket ingredients

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Ingredients

1(5-lb.

)beef brisket(first cut)

4tsp.kosher salt

4tsp.coarselyground black pepper

1Tbsp.paprika

1Tbsp.olive oil

4medium(8 oz.

each)yellow onions, sliced 1/2-in.-thick(about 5 cups)

1(14.4-oz.)pkg.

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket seasoning the brisket

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Let sit at room temperature on a large rimmed baking sheet for 1 hour.

Sear brisket:

Preheat oven to 325F.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high.

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket browning the brisket

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Add brisket and cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Return to baking sheet.

Soften onions:

Reduce heat to medium and add yellow onions and pearl onions to Dutch oven.

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket cooking the onions until starting to caramelize

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Cook, stirring often, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 15 minutes.

Return brisket to Dutch oven, fat side down, nestling in the onion mixture.

(Half of the brisket should be submerged in liquid; if not, add more beer.)

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket adding the tomato paste to the onions

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Trim any excess fat from brisket and skim fat from top of braising liquid.

Serve:

Serve with pan juices and onions over polenta or mashed potatoes; garnish with chives.

Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket adding the beer

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Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket adding the brisket to the onion mixture

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Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket in the dutch oven after cooking

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Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket skimming the fat from the sauce

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Southern Living Onion Braised Brisket on a platter to serve with mashed potatoes

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