Poached Brisket with Passover Spiced Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender poached beef brisket simmered gently with traditional Passover spices, served alongside root vegetables infused with warm cinnamon and cloves. This Middle Eastern-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef brisket, water, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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
• 8 cups water
• 1 large, quartered onion
• 3 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 2, cut into 2-inch pieces celery stalks
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 4 medium, peeled and halved potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 8 cups water, 1 large quartered onion, 3 large peeled and cut carrots, 2 celery stalks cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 bay leaves, 4 whole cloves, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Add 3 lbs beef brisket to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 3 hours until brisket is tender and easily shredded.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, toss 4 peeled and halved medium potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes until golden and fork tender.
4. Step 4: Remove brisket from pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
5. Step 5: Serve sliced brisket over the roasted potatoes and vegetables from the pot. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top for color and freshness.