Easy Salt and Black Pepper Baked Beef Brisket

This Easy Salt and Black Pepper Baked Beef Brisket is simple, classic, and full of rich, beefy flavor. Slow-baked in the oven, it turns out tender and juicy with minimal ingredients. It’s a no-fuss comfort meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Refrigerator Time4

Total Time8 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beef Brisket Seasoning, Easy Brisket Recipe, Holiday Main Dish, Keto Beef Recipe, Low and Slow Oven Brisket, Oven Baked Brisket, Salt and Pepper Rub, Slow Roasted Brisket, Tender Beef Roast, Texas Style Beef Brisket

Servings: servings

Calories: 590kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

5 lbs. beef brisket (4–6 pounds, flat or point cut, trimmed but with a thin fat cap left on)
2 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
2 ½ tablespoons black pepper (course)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, not traditional but nice in oven roasting)
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ cup beef broth (or water)

Instructions

Prep the brisket: Pat brisket dry with paper towels. Mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub generously all over the brisket, coating both sides and pressing it into the meat.
Rest before roasting (optional but better): Wrap the rubbed brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature for 30–45 minutes before cooking.
Prepare for oven roasting: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Place brisket fat-cap side up on a large roasting pan with a rack (or directly in a heavy roasting pan). Pour beef broth (or water) into the bottom of the pan for moisture.
Slow roast: Wrap the brisket tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Roast at 275°F for about 1 hour per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 190–200°F (the sweet spot for tender, sliceable brisket).
Resting: Remove brisket from oven and keep covered. Let rest at least 30–45 minutes before slicing.
Serving: Slice against the grain into thin slices. Serve with pan juices spooned over the top.

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