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Tender Beer-Braised Brisket Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade with Crispy Onions

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These tender beer-braised brisket sliders feature slow-cooked beef infused with rich dark beer and topped with crispy onions, perfect for casual gatherings and comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly (for braising and topping)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces dark beer (stout or porter recommended)
  • 1 cup beef broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or similar), thinly sliced (for crispy onions)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for crispy onions)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill a skillet about 1 inch deep)
  • Slider buns or small rolls (12 count), preferably soft and slightly sweet
  • Pickles or coleslaw (optional)
  • Mustard or barbecue sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add brisket and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove brisket and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add sliced yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in beer and beef broth, scraping the pot bottom to release all the fond. Add Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar, stir to combine.
  5. Return the brisket to the pot, nestling it into the liquid and onions. The liquid should come about halfway up the meat. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and braise for 3 to 4 hours, turning once halfway through, until fork-tender.
  6. While brisket braises, toss thinly sliced sweet onion in flour and salt until evenly coated. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Fry onions in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
  7. Remove brisket and let rest for 10 minutes. Shred meat against the grain into bite-sized pieces. Skim excess fat from braising liquid, return shredded meat to pot, and stir to coat in sauce.
  8. Lightly toast slider buns if desired. Pile each bun with shredded brisket, top with crispy onions, and add pickles or slaw if desired. Add mustard or barbecue sauce if preferred.

Notes

Keep an eye on braising liquid level; add beef broth if it reduces too much. Fry onions in small batches to avoid sogginess. Rest meat before shredding to keep it moist. Use gluten-free flour and buns for gluten-free version. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess.

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