mangia mondays 35: balsamic braised brisket

hey, friends!

welcome to

a blog hop i co-host each week with

lisa from shine your light!

this week i'm sharing:

balsamic braised brisket

extra virgin olive oil

1 (5 lb) beef brisket

salt

1/4 lb slab bacon, skin removed & reserved, bacon cut into lardons

3 large onions, thinly sliced

3 celery ribs, thinly sliced on bias

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb crimini mushrooms, stemmed & finely sliced

2 C balsamic vinegar

3-4 C beef stock

4 bay leaves

1 fresh thyme bundle

1. coat a large roasting pan with olive oil & bring to a high heat. season the brisket generously with salt. add the brisket to the pan & brown well on both sides. remove the brisket from the pan & reserve.

2. preheat the oven to 375 f.

3. lower the heat to medium, ditch the excess oil, & add the bacon & reserved skin to the pan with a little more oil. cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy & has let out a lot of fat. add the onions & celery. season with salt & cook until they are very soft & aromatic, 7-8 minutes. add the garlic & cook another 2-3 minutes. toss in the mushrooms & cook until they are soft & wilted. add the balsamic vinegar & reduce it by half. lay the brisket on top of the veggie mixture & add the stock to the pan until it just covers the brisket. add the bay leaves & thyme.

4. cover the pan with foil & roast in the oven for 1 hour. check the brisket & turn it over. add more stock if the liquid level has reduced. cover the pan again & return it to the oven for another hour. remove the foil & roast for 30 minutes more.

5. remove the roasting pan from the oven, transfer the brisket to a cutting board, cover with foil, & let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

6. skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid. if the vegetables are swimming in liquid, reduce on the stovetop over medium-high heat. taste & re-season if needed. serve over sliced brisket.

oh.my.lanta.

this brisket is SO good.

i know i say that a lot,

but really... this is amazing!

i served mine with smashed potatoes

& fresh green beans with garlic & a little bit of bacon.

:)

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