FRENCH ONION BRISKET RECIPES

Steps:

• Place brisket in a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large saucepan, cook the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until onion is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add the soup, wine and pepper; mix well. , Pour mushroom mixture over beef. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. If desired, garnish with sage., Freeze option: Place individual portions of sliced brisket in freezer containers; top with cooking sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet or large cast iron enamel Dutch oven over medium-low to medium heat, caramelize the onions: melt butter, add onions, season with bay, salt and black pepper and white pepper, thyme, cook to golden and soft, 25 minutes, then add sherry if using and remove to bowl
• ??  Meanwhile, bring meat to room temperature
• ?Season liberally with salt and pepper
• ???  Preheat oven to 325°F
• ?  Return skillet to medium-high heat with oil, 2 turns of the pan
• ?Brown meat 5 minutes on each side, then top with caramelized onions, add the broth and melt in the demi-glace or bouillon and add Worcestershire
• ?Cover pan with heavy foil or lid and bake 3 to 3½ hours to very tender, then slice and serve
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