Barbecue Beef Brisket
A quick and easy barbecue beef brisket that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender beef simmered in a smoky-sweet sauce, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1 lb beef brisket against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips. Season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
- 3
Add the 1 sliced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the 1 cup barbecue sauce and stir to coat the beef. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens and the beef is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Spatula
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