Sautéed Brisket Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender beef brisket cut into bite-sized pieces, quickly sautéed with sweet caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms for a rich Passover-friendly dish. This Jewish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs beef brisket, olive oil, yellow onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves 4 Jewish cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes beef brisket
4 tbsp olive oil
2 large, thinly sliced yellow onions
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
3, minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Step 2: Push onions to one side, add 2 tbsp olive oil and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the pan. Sauté with onions for 6-8 minutes until mushrooms are browned and softened.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 lbs 1-inch beef brisket cubes, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes until beef is browned on all sides.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm with your choice of side.