Lean beef brisket slowly braised in the oven with potatoes, carrots and onions. Slicing the brisket half-way through cooking assures that the meat is tender and flavorful. Perfect for Passover or Easter dinner.
I made this recipe Passover friendly using ground matzo in place of flour. I simply took a matzo I had from my matzo pizza and ground it in the food processor or you could also use cake meal which they sell in the Kosher section of your supermarket. If you are not celebrating Passover you could use all purpose flour instead. For gluten free, rice flour works fine. This serves about 8 people, give or take depending on this size of your brisket after it's trimmed or how hungry your guests are!
Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots
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Servings: will vary • Size: 4 oz beef, 1 potato + carrots • Old Points: 6 pt • Points+: 7 pt
Calories: 292.7 • Fat: 6.6 g • Protein: 28.8g • Carb: 29 g • Fiber: 4.4 g • Sugar: 3.1 g
Sodium: 355.1 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
- 1 large (about 5 lbs) beef brisket, trimmed of all fat
- 1 tbsp cake meal (or flour if not for Passover, rice flour for gluten-free)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large white onions, peeled and thickly sliced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups fat free beef broth
- 3 large carrots, peeled and trimmed 2 inches long
- 8 medium (32 oz total) red potatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly season the brisket with salt and pepper to taste and lightly dust with cake meal. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large 7-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid large enough to hold the brisket. Add the brisket to the pot and brown on both sides, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove meat and set aside. Add the onions, salt and pepper to the pot and cook until soft and browned, about 10-12 minutes stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Return the brisket and any accumulated juices to the pot on top of the onions. Spread the tomato paste over the brisket, sprinkle with salt and more pepper to taste, then add the garlic, beef broth and carrots to the pot. Cover the pot, transfer to the oven, and cook the brisket for about 1-1/2 hours.
Remove the brisket and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the meat across the grain into approximately 1/8-inch-thick slices. Return the slices back to the pot, keeping the brisket together so it resembles the unsliced brisket.
Add potatoes and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper.
Cover the pot and return to the oven. Reduce heat to 325°F and cook the brisket until it is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours. Check once or twice during cooking to add more broth if needed.
To serve you can arrange the meat on a platter with the carrots, onions, potatoes and some of the liquid and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the remaining gravy on the side.


























I LOVE brisket, but I've never cooked it myself. I can't wait to try this! Thanks for all your hard work. I couldn't survive WW without your site.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty easy, perfect for a lazy Sunday!
DeleteCooked this today! Everyone enjoyed it, even a friend who popped over. Thanks for all you do! The flavors burst in my mouth!
DeleteLooks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYummy!! =)
ReplyDeleteI can practically smell it!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! I can't wait to try it. I love your site. Thank you for taking the time to post such wonderful meals! :)
ReplyDeleteCan i use almond flour instead of rice flour for gluten free? Didnt know if it would make a difference. Cant wait to make this delicious dish.
ReplyDeleteTara I'm not sure how it would work with almond flour, you could always leave it out.
DeleteThis looks absolutely delicious!! I am new to your blog and I'm so glad I found it. I invite you to check mine out! I hope you have a great week! =)
ReplyDelete-Heidi
Wowzers, this looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeletelooks so yummy! thanks for making great passover recipes, always such a hard time of the year to cook for!
ReplyDeleteLeftovers are even better!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a good ten minutes of googling to discover that the mysterious American Brisket is the same thing as Australian Chuck steak (and not silverside like I've always thought; it turns out comes from the exact opposite end of the cow, and is pretty much only sold corned in Aus). Which is great, as it's just about the cheapest red meat you can buy. I can't wait to try this recipe! We're just heading into Autumn here and this looks like a perfect dish for the first cool nights of the year.
ReplyDeleteFunny how our Spring is your Autumn. Yes, it's a cheap cut so braising is a great way to make the meat tender. Enjoy!
DeleteLooks wonderful can't wait to try it...
ReplyDeleteHi, just found your lovely blog. What great food you make. I will enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and your kind comment! Oh my gosh, your blog with all the delicious food! One could gain pounds just looking at all these delicacies featured here. I like this recipe, might have to try it soon!! Hope you have a great Tuesday tomorrow!
ReplyDeletebetty
can I use a corned beef brisket if I soak it first to get rid of some of the salt?
ReplyDeleteNo it won't taste the same at all. Get a plain piece of meat that is not brined at all.
DeleteYou can also purchase matzo meal, which is already ground matzo. Save a step and then have it on hand for matzo ball soup, breading cutlets, etc. (think of it as a replacement for bread crumbs when appropriate)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delic as do all of your recipes! You are one of my new favorite food blogs!
ReplyDeleteLibby
My Italian mother-in-law lived in a Jewish neighborhood and had many Jewish friends. She made this fresh beef brisket with potatoes, carrots and onions, taught me, and this is the only cut of beef I can't ruin. The more you cook it the more tender it becomes. Her recipe was a bit different, but this is comfort food. Love your recipe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this recipe. I am making it Friday!
ReplyDeleteAny way to adapt this for the crock pot?
ReplyDeleteThis dish looks amazing!!!Love the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if there would be any way to make this recipe in the crockpot instead of the oven?
ReplyDeletedo you think I could swap out the brisket and beef broth for chicken and chicken broth? points values may change but do you think it would work taste-wise?
ReplyDeleteCan this recipe be done in a crock pot?
ReplyDeletedon't have a dutch oven.... anxiously awaiting the answer about using a crock pot instead... :) or can it all be done on the stove?
ReplyDeleteLove this site Gina, Thank you for your hard work!
will the cooking times change if you use a smaller cut of meat to say, half the recipe?
ReplyDeleteI love love your site! I am actually trying the brisket today, it is in the oven as I type. I really want to thank you for all your hard work I have tried several of your recipes and they have all come out great.
ReplyDeleteThanks Again,
Chiffon
Ok well I have been cooking that little brisket for 3 hours and it is still pink. Why isn't my brisket the same color as your brisket? I have removed it from the pot with vegetables and wrapped it in foil and cooking it longer.
ReplyDeleteWhat should I do?
Chiffon
Is your brisket corned? I know that corned beef will remain pink when cooked.
DeleteDo not use corned brisket, it has been seasoned
DeleteTried this tonight! It was PERFECT!!!! Thank you for taking the time to create wonderful healthy recipes. It is really greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYes, I make my brisket in a crock pot all the time. Put it in first thing in the morning and cook it all day!
ReplyDeleteI made this yesterday and it is DELICIOUS!!!! Will definately make it again.
ReplyDeleteif you do in the crock pot, do you cook it on low or high and for how long? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI could only find a 2 1/2 pound brisket! Should I cut the cooking time or will it be okay? Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMine is in the oven now, Smells delicious! I added 1 cup of beef broth and 1 cup of red wine for our liquid. I also added 2 tsp of liquid smoke. We opted not doing the carrots but I am steaming some fresh green beans for a side. I also added two more garlic cloves to the recipe - in our family, you can never have too much garlic, ha! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI should add that I am not cooking it at 1am ... we live in Italy and it is 10 am on Easter :)
DeleteMaking this in the morning for tomorrow...made me hungry reading the recipe..
ReplyDeleteJust put this dish in the oven for Easter supper! Thank you for a fabulous recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I've made maybe 7-8 recipes off this site, and you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteEverything I prepare makes me feel like a freaking pro. Not to mention that it all tastes UNBELIEVABLE. Since I live by myself, I have to cook and freeze most of it, but even thawed, it's still delicious. Keep 'em coming!
Just finished eating this for Easter dinner - AMAZING! Think I will use a smaller cut of brisket next time but honestly that is the only change I would make! I am always tweaking any recipe I make but I didn't add anything to this one. So delicious - thank you! And having another reason to have my enamal dutch oven is nice too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this recipe! I made it for Easter dinner last night along with your cheddar biscuits and both turned out AWESOME! Love this site!
ReplyDeleteSo, I made it and as expected, it was AMAZING!! My husband raved about it and loved how tender the carrots and potatoes turned out to be. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteFor those that made this in the crock pot -- did you just throw all of the ingredients in there and let simmer during the day?
ReplyDeleteCould I use London Broil instead of brisket? I missed the sale on brisket :).
ReplyDeleteNever cooked a brisket before! This looks AMAZING! So, I am cooking it right now! I just put it into the oven! Plan on enjoying a WONDEFRFUL supper! Thanks for all of the hard work that you put into this site! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find plain brisket at my store so I bought the corned beef brisket not realizing it was so different. The flavors were amazing but the texture of the meat wasn't quite right.
ReplyDeleteI have a question: you don't mention how much of the carrots are in a serving. Is that because they are 0 points? Awesome because they are soooooo good!
I made this in the crock pot. I added all ingredients and cooked for about 8 hrs on low. I only used a 2lb brisket because we are a small family.
ReplyDeleteWhen did you cut the brisket in slices? Half way through... at the end...?
DeleteThanks!
could you use a tri tip roast in stead?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering also, could I make this in the crock pot? I've made corned beef brisket before in the crock pot and it comes out really good :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried it, in theory yes but not sure if will be as good.
DeleteI absolutely love this recipe! I cut the long strips of brisket in half and add extra broth when you add the potatoes in and serve it as a stew. Great with crusty bread :)
ReplyDeleteCould this be done in a slow cooker? Seems that it could, but just want to make sure. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHas anyone successfully made this in the crock pot? Does everything just go in uncooked and skip the first steps?
ReplyDeleteI made this in the crockpot today. I cooked it on high for about 30 mins, then left on low for the rest of the day (about 8-9 hours). Just browned the beef and put everything else in raw. Smells beautiful and the beef is very tender.
ReplyDeleteWas wondering if I could leave tomato paste out? Do I need to add something in place of it? Don't like my stews tomato-y tasting -- just a personal dislike. Thanks! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight and it was wonderful. My whole family loved it which is no easy feat to accomplish. Thank you. I love your website.
ReplyDeleteI just made this and served this to my husband, dad and grandfather for father's day. It was a huge hit! It came out excellent and they all raved about how good it was. It was very tender, we cut the brisket with our forks. Thanks for the recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and my family devoured it - even my 4 and 6 year old. The potatoes weren't to mushy and the brisket was so tender it could be cut with a fork. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI made this in a crock pot and I have been married and cooking for all of 2 months, that means it was easy!!! So I still browned the meat because I wanted to make sure it would be ready for Shabbat, which was 8 hours away. Browned it on either side, threw everything into the crock pot, put it on high until it came to a boil (about 2 hours) and then put to low for another 5 hours. The two cups of breef broth she called for was not enough to touch the meat so I added more plus some water. It was so tender!!! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and everyone loved it! I changed it just a little bit, by using beef stew meat, one onion (instead of 4) and a can of tomato sauce (instead of paste). It worked out great, just enough sauce ;) and when I figured the recipe up with these adjustments, the calorie count for 10 servings was 263 calories each, bonus! =) Thanks so much for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis is cooking right now in my crock pot and it smells AMAZING!!! I halved the recipe and used shallots instead of onion. The aroma is filling my house! I can't wait to eat dinner this evening!
ReplyDeleteI had to cook the vegetable components separately, because some of the guests coming over are vegetarian. I used a brown gravy mix, and put the potato/carrot medley into that and slow-cooked for a couple hours in the oven. The brisket was cooked in a separate casserole, but per the instructions. I served it with corn bread, and sides of mustard greens, yellow squash, and black-eye peas (We live in Georgia). Without the vegetarians, I would like to try it in the crockpot, too, for I've had nothing but good luck with the slow cookers.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI made this recipe and it turned out great! I put it on my blog, Fancy Fork and credited you!
Post: http://fancyfork.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/braised-brisket-with-potatoes-carrots/
Best,
Ashley
This is beyond a shadow of a doubt THE BEST brisket I've ever put in my mouth! It's amazing! I have it braising in my oven right now for dinner tonight. Thanks for a phenomenal recipe!
ReplyDeleteAmy
When I put this in the recipe builder on weight watchers it would need to serve 20 people in order to be 7 points per serving? Am I doing something wrong?
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh this smells so good and it is not close to being done yet!!! Thanks Gina Keep them coming!
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