Mom’s Brisket of Beef – classic version

Mom's Brisket of Beef

The best Jewish brisket ever! I was raised on this. Every holiday, there was a brisket. My friends would clamor for an invite to dinner when brisket was on the menu. They still do.
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Beef, Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Author: Susan Bailin

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb Brisket of Beef
  • 1 Large Onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 2 cups Baby Carrots
  • 6 Red Bliss Potatoes washed and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 8 tablespoons Ketchup

Instructions

  • In a 5 qt, deep dutch oven pot, saute onions and garlic in vegetable oil until clear.
  • Reduce heat to medium and sear brisket on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and paprika, and drizzle with ketchup.
  • Place the potatoes and carrots on top.
  • Sprinkle again with salt and paprika, and drizzle with ketchup.
  • Cover and let simmer on low hear for 1.5 hours
  • Remove and slice brisket, then return slices to pot
  • Let simmer uncovered for 2 - 2.5 hours

Notes

Want to make this in the slow cooker? I have adapted the recipe and you can find it here: Slow Cooker Brisket of Beef
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