Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah

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Slow-braised brisket glazed with honey and layered with caramelized onions, served alongside toasted matzah pieces for a hearty Passover entrée. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs beef brisket, yellow onions, thinly sliced, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 210 min Serves 8 Jewish cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add 3 medium thinly sliced yellow onions and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 15 minutes until deeply caramelized and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 3 lbs beef brisket and season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Sear the brisket in the pot with onions on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Step 3: Pour 2 cups beef broth and 1/4 cup honey over the brisket and onions. Cover the pot with a lid and place in the preheated oven. Braise for 3.5 hours, basting every hour with pan juices until the brisket is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove the brisket and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve topped with caramelized onions and drizzle with pan glaze, accompanied by 1 cup toasted matzah pieces for texture contrast.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah take to make?

Total time is about 230 minutes (20 min prep + 210 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 Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah?

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 Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah?

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 Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah 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 Honey-Glazed Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Matzah?

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.

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