Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket
This beloved holiday brisket features a well-seared cut of beef slowly braised over sweet onions and garlic until meltingly tender. The cooking juices are reduced into a savory pan gravy that highlights the beef’s rich flavor. Serve Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket for Passover or any family gathering when you want comforting, nostalgic flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Generously season the brisket with black pepper. Place it in the pan and cook until the surface is a deep brown color—dark but not burnt. Lift the roast and scatter the onions in the pan. Set the uncooked side of the roast down on top of the onions. Repeat the browning process.
- 2
Add the garlic to the pan, then add enough water to almost cover the roast. Bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid or tightly sealed aluminum foil. Simmer for 4 hours, turning the roast over once halfway through. The roast should be fork-tender.
- 3
Transfer the brisket to a serving platter. Bring the broth in the pan to a simmer, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Cook until it reduces to a thin gravy. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Calories 251.4 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 35.94 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 2.63 g 1%
- Total Fat 12.81 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 8.3 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.98 mg High 33%
- Sodium 393.77 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 8.8 mg Good Source 49%
- Potassium 39.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket is made with 6 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 251.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket healthy?
- Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 251.4 calories and 35.94 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.77 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.3 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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