Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 beef brisket, trimmed of fat (about 3-4 pounds)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 cup of Coca-Cola
- 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, divided
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 can (12 ounces) Coca-Cola
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. While heating, season brisket liberally with salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic.
- Brown brisket in skillet about 4 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to large covered casserole or Dutch oven.
- Deglaze skillet with beef brother, scraping bottom of pan. Add onion, red pepper flakes, and liquid smoke. When onion is translucent, add 1/2 cup Coca-Cola. Pour mixture over meat; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
- Braise brisket 5 to 6 hours, basting every 1/2 hour. When falling apart, remove meat; set aside to cool slightly and add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, tomato puree, 1 can Coca-Cola, onion powder, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to Dutch oven. Increase heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook uncovered 30 minutes. When cool enough, slice meat into 1/2-inch slices. Return brisket to Dutch oven and baste with sauce. Lower heat to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and cook 30 minutes more. Serve as is or on rolls.
