Jewish-style braised brisket

Jewish-style braised brisket recipe videos

Jewish-style braised brisket is a tender, slow-cooked beef dish central to Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, especially for holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah. It's typically braised for hours in a flavorful liquid made with onions, carrots, celery, and a combination of sweet and savory elements like wine, broth, and sometimes a touch of sweetener or tomato.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat from the beef brisket, with minimal carbohydrates unless a significant amount of sweetener or starchy vegetables are added. A standard serving provides substantial iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie range typically between 350-500 calories depending on the cut of meat and cooking method.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	7 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Choline	100 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents the tradition of slow, patient cooking to transform a tough, economical cut of meat into a celebratory centerpiece, embodying themes of transformation and abundance. Nutritionally, the long braising process helps break down tough connective tissues into gelatin, which can aid in digestion and adds a rich mouthfeel.