Brisket Recipe
This brisket recipe is a classic beef brisket recipe that delivers tender, fall-apart meat with a rich, sweet-and-savory sauce. It is perfect for anyone looking for an easy brisket recipe made in the oven, while still adapting well to a slow cooker brisket recipe, Dutch oven brisket recipe, or Instant Pot brisket recipe. This method is ideal for home cooks who want dependable results without complicated techniques.

Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (12-ounce) can beer
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease a deep baking dish or roasting pan.
- Season the beef brisket generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.
- Place the brisket fat-side up in the prepared baking dish and evenly layer the sliced onions over the top of the meat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, chili sauce, and brown sugar until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the brisket and onions, making sure the meat is well coated.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, allowing the brisket to cook slowly and become tender.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes so the sauce can thicken and concentrate.
- Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Return the sliced brisket to the baking dish and spoon the sauce over the meat before serving.
Cooking Notes and Variations
- Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe: Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or on HIGH for 5–6 hours until fork-tender.
- Dutch Oven Brisket Recipe: Follow the same steps and cook covered at 325°F until tender.
- Brisket Recipe Oven UK: Use metric measurements and a fan oven set to 150°C.
- This brisket can be made a day ahead; flavors deepen and improve after resting overnight.

Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
