Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Tender British brisket that's rich in flavour and melts in your mouth

Few cuts reward patience quite like beef brisket. Cooked low and slow, this traditional cut transforms into beautifully tender beef with a rich, deeply flavoured gravy that's perfect for family dinners, Sunday lunches or comforting winter meals.

Brisket has been a favourite in British kitchens for generations thanks to its incredible flavour and excellent value. While it takes time to cook, the result is wonderfully succulent beef that pulls apart effortlessly with a fork.

At Flatts Farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, we're passionate about making the most of every cut. Our British beef brisket is perfect for slow cooking, allowing its natural flavour and texture to develop over several hours.

Whether you're preparing a comforting Sunday meal or batch cooking for the week ahead, this easy slow cooked beef brisket recipe delivers fantastic results every time.

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Serves: 6 people

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg Flatts Farm Beef Brisket

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 onions, sliced

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 2 celery sticks, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 750ml beef stock

  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large casserole dish with lid

  • Frying pan

  • Tongs

Method

Step 1

Remove the brisket from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the brisket on every side until deeply coloured.

Transfer to a casserole dish.

Step 3

Cook the onions, carrots and celery for around five minutes before adding the garlic and tomato purée.

Transfer the vegetables to the casserole.

Step 4

Pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce before adding the thyme and bay leaves.

Cover with the lid.

Step 5

Cook in a preheated oven at 150°C (130°C Fan) for around 5 hours, or until the brisket pulls apart easily with two forks.

Step 6

Slice or shred the beef before serving with the rich cooking gravy.

Flatts Farm Tips

  • Browning the brisket first creates a much deeper flavour.

  • Don't rush the cooking time—brisket becomes tender only when cooked slowly.

  • Leave the brisket to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

  • Leftovers make fantastic sandwiches the next day.

What to Serve With

  • Creamy mashed potatoes

  • Buttered greens

  • Roasted carrots

  • Yorkshire puddings

  • Homemade gravy

  • Crusty bread

Storage & Reheating

  • Fridge: Up to 3 days.

  • Freezer: Up to 3 months.

  • Reheating: Warm gently in its own gravy until piping hot.

From the Farm

Brisket comes from the breast of the animal and is naturally full of connective tissue, making it one of the best cuts for slow cooking. Given enough time, that connective tissue melts into the cooking juices, creating incredibly tender beef and rich flavour.

At Flatts Farm, we believe traditional cuts like brisket deserve a place on every table. They're affordable, full of character and a wonderful reminder that some of the best meals simply take a little more time.

Cook with Flatts Farm Beef

Our Beef Brisket is carefully prepared and individually frozen to lock in freshness, making it easy to enjoy quality British beef whenever you're ready to cook.

Raised in the Yorkshire Dales and supplied directly from our farm, it's the perfect choice for hearty slow-cooked meals the whole family will enjoy.