Jewish braised brisket

Jewish braised brisket is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served during holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah. It features a beef brisket slow-cooked for hours in a flavorful liquid, typically with onions, carrots, and a combination of sweet and savory elements like wine, broth, and sometimes prunes or tomatoes, until it becomes incredibly tender.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates unless a sweet glaze or added sugars are used. It provides significant iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 calories per serving, depending on the cut of meat and the richness of the braising liquid.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	42 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	780 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	10 mg
Vitamin B12	3.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Selenium	35 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a centerpiece of Jewish holiday meals, symbolizing sustenance and tradition. Nutritionally, the slow braising method breaks down tough connective tissue into gelatin, making the meat easier to digest and enriching the broth with collagen.