Jewish-style braised brisket with onions
Jewish-style braised brisket with onions is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish comfort food, typically slow-cooked for hours until fork-tender. The dish features a beef brisket braised in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made from caramelized onions, often with additions like carrots, garlic, and sometimes a touch of tomato paste or sweeteners like brown sugar or raisins. It is a staple centerpiece for holiday meals, particularly during Passover and Rosh Hashanah.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with the fat content depending on the cut of brisket and trimming. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins (especially B12), with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The long, slow braising process is a hallmark of Ashkenazi cooking, designed to transform a tough, economical cut of meat into a tender, flavorful dish, often improving in taste when made a day ahead. Nutritionally, the collagen in the brisket breaks down into gelatin during cooking, which can support gut and joint health.
