Honey-Glazed Brisket with Roasted Root Vegetables
Tender slow-roasted brisket glazed with a honey and mustard sauce, paired with caramelized root vegetables for a comforting Hanukkah main course. This middle eastern-inspired hanukkah ready in about 235 minutes pairs beef brisket, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef brisket
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces parsnips
- 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 4 minced garlic cloves to form the glaze.
- Step 2: Pat dry 3 lbs beef brisket with paper towels and season all sides with 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Place brisket in a roasting pan.
- Step 3: Brush half of the honey-mustard glaze evenly over the top and sides of the brisket.
- Step 4: Toss 3 large peeled and cut carrots, 2 peeled parsnips cut into pieces, and 1 large sliced red onion wedges with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Arrange the vegetables around the brisket in the roasting pan.
- Step 6: Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast for 3 hours, basting the brisket every hour with remaining glaze.
- Step 7: Remove foil and roast uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the brisket is tender and the vegetables are caramelized.
- Step 8: Let brisket rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving with the roasted vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Brisket with Roasted Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 235 minutes (25 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 Roasted Root Vegetables?
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 Roasted Root Vegetables?
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 Roasted Root Vegetables 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 Roasted Root Vegetables?
Middle Eastern hanukkah 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A Hanukkah tradition started! The brisket stayed juicy and the honey glaze balanced the spices beautifully.
- ★★★★★
Authentic Middle Eastern flavors that my whole family raved about. The root veggies roasted to golden perfection!
- ★★★★★
This brisket was melt-in-your-mouth perfect! The honey glaze and root vegetables made our Hanukkah table shine.
