Martini Brisket
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A splash of vodka and vermouth plus green olives gives this pepper-crusted beef recipe its martini flavors. For a different twist, omit the alcohol.


Martini Brisket

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
Related Categories: Beef Brisket, Low Calorie, Low Carb
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  3- to 4-lb.
    beef brisket
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    mixed peppercorns, coarsely crushed
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    cooking oil
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  • 2  medium
    onions, sliced
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  • 1  28-oz. can
    crushed tomatoes
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  • 1  cup
    lower-sodium beef broth
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    fines herbes, crushed
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  • 1/2  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    dry vermouth (optional)
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    vodka (optional
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  • 1/2  cup
    pimiento-stuffed green olives
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Directions
1.
Trim fat from beef. Sprinkle beef with salt and peppercorns. In large heavy skillet brown brisket on both sides in hot oil. Remove beef. Add onions to skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Add brisket to skillet; add tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and fines herbes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Spoon some of onion mixture over brisket. Simmer, covered, for 3 hours, or until brisket is tender.
2.
To serve, remove brisket from skillet; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from sauce in skillet. Stir in cream, vermouth, and vodka. Bring just to boiling. Remove from heat. Slice brisket; top with olives. Serve with sauce. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 364, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 607 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 21%, Calcium 6%, Iron 24%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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