Coffee-Braised Brisket
- Prep Time
- 6Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 - 6 pounds beef brisket (preferably the second cut), trimmed
- 3 onions, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 14 ounce can tomato puree
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 6 cardamom pods, cracked open
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees . Place a large roasting pan over two burners. Add 2 tbsp. oil and heat over medium. When the oil shimmers, add the brisket and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to a rimmed baking sheet.
Add the remaining 2 tbsp. oil to the pan. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onions are golden-brown and soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the paprika and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and brown sugar and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the coffee, chicken broth and cardamom pods and bring to a simmer.
Return the brisket to the pan. Cover snugly with foil and transfer to the oven. Roast until the brisket pulls apart easily, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and let cool for 30 minutes. Skim any fat from the braising liquid; season with salt and pepper. Slice the brisket against the grain 1/4 inch thick and return to the roasting pan. Place the roasting pan over two burners. Warm the brisket over medium until heated through, about 10 minutes.
