Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket

Name: Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 4 lb Beef; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Jewish 🇮🇱 Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

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

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.