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Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket in a Rich Spicy Sauce

Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket in a Rich Spicy Sauce

Sugar glazed pulled beef brisket in a rich, tangy sauce with a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4 people
Calories 501 kcal

Equipment

  • large casserole pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 tablespoon veg oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 0.75 kg rolled beef brisket (1.6 lbs)
  • 1 large red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400ml / 14 oz)
  • 540 ml hot beef stock (or water with three stock cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sauce/HP Sauce or A1 Steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Serve with (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • sweet chilli jam

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 140C/275F (fan).
  • Heat oil in a large casserole pan on high heat. Season brisket with salt and pepper, brown on all sides, then remove from pan.
  • Turn heat down to low, add sliced onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Mix smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, dark brown sugar, honey, and water in a bowl. Spread half over the brisket.
  • Add garlic to onions, stir, cook for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes, stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sauce. Place marinated brisket on top, cover, and bake for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, stir the mixture. Spread remaining marinade on brisket, sprinkle with light brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Increase oven to 200C/400F and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes until dark and sticky.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with chilli flakes, and let cool slightly. Shred meat in the sauce using two forks.
  • Serve with rice, potatoes, salad, and sweet chilli jam if desired.

Notes

Can be made gluten-free by substituting stock and soy sauce. Can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Freeze shredded beef mixed with sauce for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 368gCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 22.9gProtein: 59.4gFat: 17.6gSaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 428mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 17.5g
Keyword Beef, brisket, pulled beef, slow cooked, spicy
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