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Braised Brisket & Roots
Braised Brisket & Roots
2 Reviews
From: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2003
This braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.
- By: EatingWell Test Kitchen
Ingredients 8 servings
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- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds flat, first-cut brisket, (see Note), trimmed
- 3 medium onions, sliced
- 6 allspice berries, or pinch of ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or ¾ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup dry vermouth, or dry white wine
- 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, peeled
- 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cored (see Tip)
- 1 medium rutabaga, (about ¾ pound), peeled (see Tip)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot, or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1-2 tablespoons water
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- Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brisket and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
- Add onions to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in allspice, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaves, then pour in vermouth (or wine). Bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in broth and return the brisket to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Bring to a simmer. Cover, place in the oven and bake for 1½ hours. Meanwhile, cut carrots, parsnips and rutabaga into 2-by- ½-inch sticks.
- Transfer brisket to a plate. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard bay leaves and allspice berries (if using). Stir mustard into the sauce. Add the carrots, parsnips and rutabaga. Return the brisket to the pot; cover and bake for 1 hour more.
- Test vegetables and brisket for tenderness by piercing with the tip of a sharp knife. As they get done, transfer to a cutting board or platter, cover with foil and set aside. If necessary, continue to cook, testing for doneness every 20 minutes. Total cooking time for the brisket may range from 2½ to 5 hours, depending on the particular piece of meat.
- Skim fat from the sauce. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to reduce and intensify flavors. Dissolve arrowroot in 1 tablespoon water (or cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water); add to the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, just until thickened, about 10 seconds.
- Slice the brisket thinly against the grain and arrange slices on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, mound the vegetables around the brisket. Spoon half the sauce over the meat and vegetables; pass remaining sauce separately.
- Note: Brisket cuts are notoriously fatty. But the flat, first-cut section is a far better choice for healthy eating than the fattier point cut. Don't worry about a first-cut's being tough—there's enough juice in this melange of root vegetables to keep the meat moist, no matter how lean it is.
- Tips: Prep parsnips by peeling and removing the fibrous, woody core.
- To peel a rutabaga, cut off one end to create a flat surface to keep it steady. Cut off the skin with your knife, following the contour of the bulb. Or use a vegetable peeler and peel around the bulb at least three times to ensure all the fibrous skin has been removed.
- Serving size: 3 ounces meat, 1 cup vegetables, ¼ cup sauce
- Per serving: 275 calories; 6 g fat(2 g sat); 5 g fiber; 19 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 65 mcg folate; 76 mg cholesterol; 7 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 5,257 IU vitamin A; 21 mg vitamin C; 71 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 436 mg sodium; 860 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (105% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv)
- Carbohydrate Servings: 1½
- Exchanges: ½ starch , 1 vegetable, 4 lean meat
Reviews 2
December 21, 2011
By: rawein_17
Delicious but add meat
I was not sure about the cooking time instructions and had never used these veggies but it was perfect! I used 3 lbs and added one cup of broth. It was perfect for 4 adults and 1 kid with a little bit left over. Next time I'd go ahead and make 4 lbs of meat. Everyone wanted seconds! Even with 3 lbs, total cooking time was 2.5 hrs.
April 01, 2010
By: EatingWell User
I made this for a pot luck Passover and it was a big hit. Easy to prepare, the spices made it very flavorful but not overpowering. And the root veggies and onions added dept and comlexity to the flavors. I found it easy to make. i started in the stove and finished the veggies on the stove top. I'll definitely make this one again.
