Save A comforting slow-cooked beef brisket served with creamy mashed sweet potatoes is a hearty flavorful meal perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
I first made this classic brisket and mashed sweet potatoes for a holiday dinner years ago. The tenderness of the beef and the creaminess of the sweet potatoes always bring back memories of family at the table eagerly waiting for seconds.
Ingredients
- Beef brisket: 1 (4&5 lb / 1.8&2.2 kg) beef brisket
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Kosher salt: 2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tbsp
- Dried thyme: 1 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Onions: 2 large onions sliced
- Garlic: 4 cloves garlic minced
- Carrots: 3 large carrots cut into chunks
- Celery: 2 celery stalks cut into chunks
- Beef broth: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Dry red wine: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tbsp
- Sweet potatoes: 3 lbs (1.4 kg) peeled and cubed
- Unsalted butter: 4 tbsp
- Heavy cream: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season the brisket:
- Pat the brisket dry and rub with olive oil salt pepper smoked paprika thyme and garlic powder.
- Sear the brisket:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium+high. Sear brisket until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove brisket and set aside.
- Cook vegetables:
- Add onions carrots celery and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add braising liquid:
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Pour in beef broth red wine and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer scraping up browned bits.
- Braise the brisket:
- Return brisket to the pot fat side up. Spoon vegetables and liquid over the top. Cover and braise in oven for 3&3.5 hours until fork tender.
- Prepare mashed sweet potatoes:
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15&20 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
- Mash sweet potatoes:
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter cream salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Rest and serve:
- Allow brisket to rest 10&15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve brisket slices with vegetables braising sauce and mashed sweet potatoes.
Save Every time I bring this dish to the table my family can&t wait to dig in. The way everyone leans in together makes the slow cooking more than worth it.
Serving Suggestions
Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh thyme for a splash of color and freshness. Pair with a bold red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon for a complete meal.
Required Tools
Use a Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot a large saucepan potato masher chefs knife and cutting board for best results.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 590 calories 28 g fat 38 g carbohydrates and 44 g protein making it a hearty main dish.
Save This classic brisket with mashed sweet potatoes makes any special occasion truly memorable. Enjoy every comforting bite with loved ones.
Recipe FAQ
- → How long should the brisket be braised?
It should be braised for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork-tender for optimal texture and flavor.
- → Can I substitute red wine in the braising liquid?
Yes, you can replace red wine with additional beef broth for a milder flavor.
- → What spices enhance the brisket’s flavor?
Smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper create a well-rounded seasoning.
- → How do I achieve creamy mashed sweet potatoes?
Boil peeled sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and a hint of black pepper.
- → Is it important to sear the brisket before braising?
Searing seals in juices and creates a flavorful crust that enhances the depth of the final dish.