Apparently if you want to have a long, happy life with someone, you’re supposed to make an engagement chicken. Well, I didn’t do that. In fact, one of the very first meals I cooked for my now husband was a brisket (over 10 years ago at this point!). I’m not sure what inspired me to cook him a meal full of fatty goodness, I must have really liked him. I also don’t know why I chose to make a Brisket… It seemed right at the time.
Anywhooo… I’m sharing with you the meal that started it all – my easy, tender brisket recipe. It also doesn’t require a slow cooker or any other tool other than a 9-inch, high-sided pan and lid. Win!
In college I wasn’t as adept at cooking as I am now, so I originally used a packet of onion soup mix as seasoning. Today, all the fillers and preservatives give me an instant headache, so I decided to create my own seasoning that tastes exactly like the real thing!
This brisket is:
- Tender
- Savory
- Easy to make
- Low histamine recipe
- Great for a party
- Easy to clean up
- Boyfriend approved
Easy Brisket Recipe
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup minced onion flakes
- 1.5 tbsp low-sodium beef bouillon granules
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 5 lb brisket, rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine all onion soup ingredients in a bowl and whisk together
Lightly season the rinsed brisket with salt and pepper
Add a half an inch of water to the pan you're using, and bring to a boil
Add in the brisket (fat side up) and sprinkle the soup mix on top of meat and into the water
Cover the pot and allow to simmer for 2.5 hours
Et, voila! Easy and juicy brisket that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser – or soon to be husband pleaser 😉
Have you ever made your partner a delicious meal to win their heart? What was it? I’d love to know!
xo,
L
