Description
This Cranberry Beef Brisket features a tender oven-braised brisket infused with a sweet-tart cranberry sauce and savory onion soup mix, making it a perfect and easy holiday dinner option that combines rich flavors with simplicity.
Ingredients
Beef Brisket
- 3 lbs beef brisket
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 can (whole berry) cranberry sauce
- 1 packet onion soup mix (approximately 1 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket: Place the 3-pound beef brisket into a suitable baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure it cooks uniformly.
- Add cranberry sauce and seasoning: Evenly spread the entire can of whole berry cranberry sauce over the brisket, then sprinkle the onion soup mix on top, covering the surface completely to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil or a lid to seal in moisture, then bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3 hours, allowing the brisket to become tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Rest and slice: After baking, allow the brisket to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain into 8 servings for maximum tenderness and serve with the cranberry sauce from the pan.
Notes
- Slice the brisket against the grain to ensure the meat is tender and easy to chew.
- Covering the brisket while baking helps retain moisture and ensures even cooking.
- The onion soup mix adds a savory depth that balances the tartness of the cranberries.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and make great sandwiches or reheated meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
