Mario Batali's Red Wine Braised Brisket

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skill level

Easy

time

Over 120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This hearty dish is just the thing for dinner tonight.

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step 1

ingredients 6 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
4 pounds Beef Brisket
Salt and pepper to taste

instructions In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over high heat until smoking. Season the meat liberally with salt and pepper.
step 2

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instructions Sear in the pan for 4-5 minutes per side.
step 3

ingredients 2 Spanish Onions (1/2 inch dice)
1 Carrot (1/2 inch thick rounds)
2 Celery Stalks (1/2 inch thick slices)
4 ounces Pancetta (1/4 inch dice)

instructions Add the onions, carrot, celery and pancetta and cook until the vegetables are light brown and starting to soften, about 8 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 2 cups Barolo or other hearty red wine
2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce

instructions Add the wine and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
step 5

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instructions Reduce to a simmer. Cook until the meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
step 6

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instructions Transfer the meat to a festive platter.
step 7

ingredients 1/3 cup parsley (chopped)
2 lemon (zest)
salt and pepper

instructions Topping: Make a gremolata by combining the lemon zest, chopped parsley and salt and pepper.
step 8

ingredients Salt and pepper to taste

instructions Bring the cooking liquid from the brisket to a boil and reduce to 2 1/2 cups. Season with salt and pepper, pour over meat and serve immediately. Top with gremolata.
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