WINE-BRAISED BRISKET WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This brisket is braised for hours, just as many Jewish briskets are, but we incorporate white wine instead of the more typical red, and butternut squash instead of potatoes. This makes for a lighter, brighter brisket, if such a thing exists, so it's a better fit for holiday meals served during the warmer months.
Provided by Liz Alpern
Categories Brisket Wine Braise Dinner Passover Butternut Squash Beef Hanukkah
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
- In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, broth, wine, salt, and pepper.
- In a large enameled Dutch oven (with a tight-fitting lid), heat the oil over medium heat. Place the meat in the pan to sear, 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until it is evenly browned.
- Remove the meat and set aside. Line the bottom of the Dutch oven with onion slices. Place the brisket on top of the onion and pour the tomato mixture over the meat, making sure that the liquid covers the meat entirely. If you are using a larger pot and the liquid does not cover the meat and vegetables, add water until it does. Add the thyme sprigs.
- Cover and place in the oven for 3 1/2 hours, checking every hour or so to make sure the liquid is still covering the meat. If at any point it isn't, pour hot water into the Dutch oven to make sure the meat remains covered. After 3 1/2 hours, add the butternut squash, making sure to submerge it under the liquid. Cook for 1 hour more, then remove the pot from the oven. Let sit at least 45 minutes before slicing.
- Brisket tastes even better the next day, reheated in the oven. To serve, scoop out about 3 cups of liquid from the Dutch oven and place in a small saucepot. Cook over medium-low heat until it has reduced into a sauce. Serve the brisket and squash on a platter, with the sauce ladled over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Whetiny
whetiny@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
Brian Wainaina
wb42@gmail.comThe beef was a bit tough, even after cooking it for the recommended time.
Mian.mudasar Mian
m@hotmail.comI found the instructions to be a bit confusing.
Chidimma Innocent
innocent@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.
nothingbutfinest Culler
n@hotmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a great way to cook brisket and the butternut squash is a nice addition.
Wuam Alfred Kenneth Sughshater
wuam@yahoo.comI would recommend serving this dish with a side of mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Barbara Quezada
quezadabarbara33@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Herbert ssekijoba
herbert-s13@aol.comI wasn't sure how the butternut squash would go with the beef, but it turned out to be a great combination.
Malik Salman
s_m@hotmail.comThe only thing I would change about this recipe is the cooking time. I found that the brisket needed to cook for a little longer than the recipe stated.
Mary Spohn
mary36@hotmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
isaiah martin
isaiah-m@gmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.
Deeq uk official
deeq.u@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Hesam Kashefi
hkashefi83@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the beef and the squash.
Nkosikhona Ogibel'igagasi Masinga
nkosikhona.o@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The sweetness of the squash paired well with the beef.
Mitchell Taylor
t.m75@hotmail.comThe butternut squash was a nice touch. It added a sweetness to the dish that balanced out the savory beef.
Ghada Shalaby
shalaby_ghada@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the brisket turned out perfectly. It was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Stephanie Bell
bstephanie68@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the beef and the squash. I will definitely be making this again.
Alamin D. Ahmad
alamin.d60@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of brisket, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the butternut squash was a perfect complement.
Nasir Majeed
m-n25@yahoo.comThis wine-braised brisket with butternut squash was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavors were rich and complex. I especially loved the combination of the sweet butternut squash and the savory beef.