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Jewish Braised Brisket

Tender Jewish Braised Brisket for Heartwarming Gatherings

This Jewish Braised Brisket is a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings, offering melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and unforgettable flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 1 whole Beef Brisket Trim excess fat for ideal tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the brisket
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Onion Slice thinly for even cooking
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Braising Liquid
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Opt for low-sodium
  • 1 cup Red Wine Can swap with dark beer
For Seasoning
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Fresh is best
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika Key player in seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin A sprinkle enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather all ingredients and prepare your Dutch oven.
  2. Generously season the brisket with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven and sear brisket for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  4. Remove brisket and sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  7. Return seared brisket to the pot and add bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and cumin.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
  9. Remove from oven, let rest for 10-15 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with cooking liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Trim the fat from brisket for tenderness and avoid lifting the lid during braising to retain moisture. Prepare a day ahead for deeper flavors.

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