Make the Best Oven Roasted Beef Brisket for Dinner Tonight | Foodal (2024)

When you are looking for something truly special to serve for dinner, you should never hesitate to choose a hearty beef brisket recipe.

Brisket makes me think about my grandmother on my father’s side of the family. She was a traditionalist, and brisket for Sunday supper was a must.

Whenever visited her in Florida, I always looked forward to those hearty dinners with my family.

The smell of the brisket roasting in the oven filled the whole house as we played board games or put together a puzzle to pass the time.

My grandmother would always pull out the extra fancy china for these meals, even if we weren’t visiting at the holidays. She liked to say that we should take every chance we got to celebrate, so just being in her home was reason enough to use it.

That’s the kind of attitude towards gatherings that I’ve tried to adopt in my own home. Every opportunity that we have to come around the table together is a special occasion, and a reason to celebrate.

When it comes to beef brisket, it seems like most people today tend to save it for the holidays or special occasions. While this recipe is definitely ideal for a holiday meal or a special dinner party, it also makes for a fantastic family meal on a weeknight.

Though the recipe takes some time, it’s definitely worth it because the resulting beef is so tender and flavorful. You don’t even need to worry about heating up the grill, since we are making this particular recipe in the oven. That means you can make it any time of year!

It will require some advance planning to make this dish. It might be easy to cook, but you need to prepare the brisket a day in advance, so it has plenty of time to soak in the flavors of the rub that you will make for it.

Trust me when I tell you that it is well worth the effort in terms of the time commitment required.

To make up for that, it’s pretty darn nice that brisket is a significantly less expensive cut of meat than many of the other options that you’ll find in your local butcher case.

Despite the budget-friendly cost, you’ll experience an explosion of flavor and a tender texture – you certainly won’t feel like you are eating something cheap when you dig into it.

It’s actually one of my favorite cuts of meat, and I bet if you aren’t already a brisket lover, this recipe will turn you into one right away.

Wondering what else to serve?

You can pair this meat with so many different sides. It pairs beautifully with lots of different vegetables, from the roasted potatoes that you see here to green beans or sweet potatoes.

Honestly, any vegetables that are in season go well with the meat, whether you roast, sautee, steam, or grill them.

If you end up with some leftovers, be sure to check out my suggestions on how to use them up at the end of this article. There are so many creative ways to enjoy them!

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Cooking By the Numbers…

Step 1 – Mince Garlic, Chop Herbs, and Measure Ingredients

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely with a paring knife, or use your garlic press.

Remove the stems, and chop the oregano and thyme until you have the quantities listed in the ingredients list.

Measure out all remaining ingredients as listed.

Step 2 – Marinate

Add the beef to a large bowl or baking dish.

Using a paring knife, make several small cuts in the brisket. This will allow the spice rub to penetrate the meat better.

Stir together the garlic, paprika, coriander, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined in a small bowl.

Rub the mixture evenly all over the brisket.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

If you like this seasoning mix, you might want to save another recipe to try: our coffee-rubbed roast will excite delight with its earthy flavors.

Step 3 – Sear

When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 325˚F.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, remove brisket from the bowl and place in the pan.

Sear on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.

Step 4 – Roast

Add the seared meat to a large baking pan or your favorite roasting pan.

Stir together the beef stock and soy or tamari sauce until combined. Pour in the bottom of the baking pan, being careful not to wash the spice rub off of the meat.

Roast for about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes, until cooked through.

You will know the meat is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of between 180 and 190˚F. Check this by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, and keep in mind that the temperature will continue to rise a bit while the meat rests.

Remove the meat the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and let it rest for at least 1 hour before slicing. Tent the roast loosely with foil, to keep it warm.

Serve with pan juices ladled on top, or make a pan sauce while the meat rests.