Hanukkah Braised Brisket Recipe

Name: Hanukkah Braised Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs beef brisket; kosher salt; black pepper, freshly ground; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 large yellow onions, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, smashed; ¾ cup tomato paste; 1 (750 ml) bottle full-bodied red wine; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 stalks celery; 2 sprigs rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb baby carrots

Servings: persons

6 lbs beef brisket
kosher salt
black pepper, freshly ground
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 large yellow onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves, smashed
¾ cup tomato paste
1 (750 ml) bottle full-bodied red wine
1 teaspoon sugar
4 stalks celery
2 sprigs rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 lb baby carrots

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Generously season the brisket on all sides with kosher salt & black pepper, then coat with flour.
3
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat & brown the brisket on all sides, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove brisket from the Dutch oven & set aside.
5
Add chopped onions & 2 tsp salt to the Dutch oven & cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
7
Add tomato paste & cook for 5 minutes.
8
Next, add the bottle of red wine, bay leaves, sugar & 1 cup of water.
9
Bring to a low simmer, scraping up the brown bits in the bottom of the pot.
10
Put the celery, rosemary, carrots in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
11
Place the brisket on top.
12
Bake for 5 hours & serve with creamy horseradish sauce.

2249

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

107

Carbs

194

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs beef brisket, kosher salt, black pepper, freshly ground, 4 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Hanukkah Braised Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hanukkah Braised Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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