Jewish-Style Braised Brisket with Onions
This recipe uses Brisket beef — specifically Brisket Flat (5-8 lbs).
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Prep
20 min
Cook
4 hrs
Total
4.5 hrs
Jewish braised brisket is the ultimate comfort food — tender slices of brisket in a deeply caramelized onion sauce that gets better every time you reheat it. It's traditionally served for holidays, but honestly, any occasion is good enough.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 5-6 lbs Brisket flat (first cut)
- 5 large Yellow onions, sliced
- 8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- generous Salt and pepper
How Do You Make Jewish-Style Braised Brisket with Onions?
- 1
Season and sear
Season brisket generously. Sear on both sides until deeply browned. Remove.
- 2
Caramelize onions
Cook sliced onions in the same pot for 15-20 minutes until golden and soft.
- 3
Build sauce
Add garlic, then mix in broth, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and paprika.
- 4
Braise
Nestle brisket in the onion sauce, cover tightly, and braise at 325°F for 3.5-4 hours.
- 5
Rest and slice
Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight for best results. Slice cold (easier), then reheat in the sauce.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 This is genuinely better the next day — the flavors meld and the slicing is easier when cold.
- 💡 Always slice against the grain. The grain runs the length of the flat.
