Gravy Smothered Brisket and Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the heartwarming embrace of Gravy Smothered Brisket and Mashed Potatoes—a timeless culinary symphony that combines the tender succulence of brisket with the velvety allure of mashed potatoes. This recipe invites you to savor the ultimate comfort food experience, where rich flavors and satisfying textures meld into a dish that soothes the soul.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs rolled beef brisket
- salt and pepper
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. splash sherry wine
- 4 large red onions peeled and sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled and finely sliced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 10 cup button chestnut mushrooms sliced in half
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp English mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup double cream
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water
Instructions
- Dry the meat with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat on all sides. Set aside on a plate.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine and pour the pan juices into a container to use later.
- Mix the corn starch with the cold water to make a slurry. Mix the beef stock with the reserved pan juices, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, corn starch and English mustard.
- Add a little more oil to the pan and pan fry the onions and garlic over medium-low heat. Season and sprinkle them with the sugar and continue to cook, stirring for 7-10 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and pan fry for a minute then add the stock. Bring to a simmer and transfer to your slow cooker. Add the bay leaf and thyme sprig.
- Add the brisket, fat side up, and cook for 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low.
- Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and put on a plate, loosely covered with foil.
- Add the cream to the slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, for another 20 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Slice the brisket and serve with mashed potatoes and smothered in the mushroom gravy.
Notes
Tips:
- For a richer gravy, strain the cooking liquid and reduce it on the stovetop before serving.
- Experiment with different wine varieties to personalize the flavor profile of the gravy.
- Don't overmix the mashed potatoes to avoid a gummy texture.
- Leftover brisket can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later enjoyment.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables or a side salad to balance the meal.
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 950mg