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Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket - Beef Brisket Recipes

When I say this Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket is a comfort food masterpiece, I’m not kidding. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with a slow, sweet aroma that makes everyone suddenly ‘wander’ in asking what’s for dinner. You know the type — rich, sticky edges, that deep beefy flavor you can’t fake, and that pull-apart tenderness you only get when time and patience do their thing. I first made this recipe on a rainy Sunday when the idea of slow cooking something felt right. By the time it came out of the oven, the beef was glistening and soft enough to shred with a fork. I tossed it back in its own caramelized sauce, and honestly, I could’ve eaten it straight from the pan. Whether you stuff it into tacos, layer it on sandwiches, or serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, it just hits that sweet-savory balance that keeps you coming back. So if you’ve been searching through beef brisket recipe ideas, corn beef brisket recipes, or even beef brisket recipes oven style — stop right here. This one’s the keeper. It’s cozy, flavorful, and slow-cooked perfection made simple. Perfect for brisket tacos recipe lovers, slow cooker beef brisket recipes fans, or even those who can’t resist an easy caramel recipe flavor twist.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef brisket recipe, beef brisket recipes, beef brisket recipes oven, brisket tacos recipe, corn beef brisket recipes, easy caramel recipe, slow cooker beef brisket recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 whole beef brisket (about 4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grab a large Dutch oven or heavy pan.
  2. Season the beef brisket generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in the pan and sear the brisket until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the onions and cook until golden and soft. Stir in garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and mustard.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Return the brisket to the pan, cover it tightly, and transfer to the oven.
  7. Cook for about 3 to 4 hours, basting occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce is thick and caramelized.
  8. Shred the brisket using two forks and mix it with the caramelized sauce before serving.