Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce
Slow-roasted beef brisket seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served alongside a zesty horseradish and cranberry sauce to brighten this Passover classic. This jewish-inspired passover ready in about 255 minutes pairs beef brisket, minced garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs beef brisket
- 6, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to form a herb paste.
- Step 2: Rub the herb mixture evenly all over 4 lbs beef brisket. Place brisket fat side up in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup beef broth into the bottom.
- Step 3: Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Step 4: While brisket roasts, prepare the horseradish-cranberry sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and balanced between sweet and spicy.
- Step 5: Remove brisket from oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with a generous spoonful of the horseradish-cranberry sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef brisket from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Herbed Roasted Brisket with Horseradish-Cranberry Sauce?
Jewish passover like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
