Heat oil in a large casserole pan on a high heat. Season the brisket with salt and pepper, place in the pan and then brown on all sides. Take the brisket out of the pan and place on a plate.
1 ½ tbsp veg oil, salt and pepper, 0.75 kg (1.6 lbs) rolled beef brisket
Turn the heat down to low, place the sliced onion in, season with salt and pepper and gently cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until they've softened.
1 large red onion, salt and pepper
Whilst the onions are cooking, mix the paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, dark brown sugar, honey and water in a small bowl. Spread half of it over the brisket.
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cayenne, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp water
Add the garlic to the onions and give a stir. Allow to cook for 30 seconds, then add the tinned tomatoes, stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and brown sauce. Bring to the boil and then place the marinated brisket on top. Place a lid on the pan and place in the oven for 3 hours (check it occasionally. If it starts to look too dry, add in a splash of water).
3 cloves garlic, 1 x 400ml (1 x 14 oz) tin of chopped tomatoes, 540 ml (2 ¼ cups) hot beef stock, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sauce/HP Sauce
After three hours, take it out of the oven and give everything a little stir.
Spread the rest of the marinade on the brisket, sprinkle with the light brown sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn up the oven to 200C/400F (fan) and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the brisket is dark and sticky looking. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with a few chilli flakes, then leave to cool a little. Shred the meat in the sauce using two forks.
1 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tsp chilli flakes
Serve with rice, potatoes or salad and sweet chilli jam if you like.
sweet chilli jam
Notes
Can I make the beef brisket gluten free?
Yes - replace the stock with bouillon and the soy sauce with tamari.Worcestershire sauce and HP/Brown sauce is often gluten free, but it's best to check the specific one you use.
Can I make the beef brisket in the slow cooker/crockpot?
Yes, sear the meat, then add the sauce ingredients, and cook on low for 7-8 hours, checking occasionally. It will need a blast under the grill/broiler for the final step when the marinade has been applied.
Can I freeze the beef brisket?
Yes, shred the beef and mix with the sauce, then cool, cover and freeze in portions. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight until completely defrosted, then heat through thoroughly before serving (reheat in the oven at 170C/325F for 20-30 minutes until piping hot throughout).Nutritional Information is per serving.