Perfect for winter mid-week meals, this simple slow-cooked brisket makes a delicious dish for small family meals. Hearty and packed with vegetables, this brisket recipe is a prime example of the joys of slow cooking and has been crafted by our Brand Ambassador, Michelin Starred Chef James Sommerin for the publication ‘A Little Help from my Friends’ – packed with nutrients to help you make it through the week.


Slow-cooked Brisket
Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 12+ hours
Serves 4
Ingredients
•2KG piece of brisket
•2 carrots, roughly chopped
•2 onions, remove skin and cut in ½
•Bulb of garlic, leave the skin on and cut in ½
•1 leek, roughly chopped
•10g fresh thyme
•2 bay leaves
•Water to cover
•100ml oil
Method
Step 1:
Pre-heat oven to 140c.
Step 2:
In a large pan seal the beef in the oil.
Step 3:
Transfer to a large, deep oven-proof dish.
Step 4:
Brown the vegetables in the pan and add to the beef.
Step 5:
Cover with water and herbs and slow cook in the oven for 12 hours.
Step 6:
Remove from the oven.
Step 7:
Serve with mashed potato and fresh vegetables.


Chef's Tips
The secret to cooking a great brisket is keeping a consistent temperature for many hours while it slow cooks. Tasting even better the next day, let it sit in your fridge after cooking for the perfect succulence and flavouring.