It always was a special treat to have Belgian Brisket on a holiday table. My mother made this recipe for many special occasions Served with Tortellini Alfredo –or au gratin potatoes– green veggies and corn bread, this is a meal that cannot be beat.
Belgian Brisket Recipe
Ingredients
5 lbs fresh beef brisket
2 tsp salt
2 onions, sliced
4 whole celery stalks
¼ tsp pepper
2 cups chili sauce
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can beer
Directions
Place beef in roaster, fat side up.
Season.
Arrange onions, celery, chili sauce & tomato sauce on top.
Add ¼ cup water in bottom of pan.
Roast in the oven , uncovered, 1 hour per pound at 325°.
Baste often until meat is well browned.
Cover. After beef has cooked 3 ½ hours, pour beer over.
Cover again and cook another 1 ½ hours or until beef is tender.
Remove meat and cool.
Strain gravy into bowl and cool until fat rises.
Carve the layer of fat off the top of the meat and discard.
Slice meat thinly (1/4 – 1/2 inch)
Reheat gravy, adding up to ½ cup water if needed.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
