Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs

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A tender, aromatic beef brisket slow-simmered with vegetables and herbs, ideal for special occasions like Passover. This french-inspired passover ready in about 230 minutes pairs beef brisket, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 French cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat 3 lbs beef brisket dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear brisket on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Step 3: Remove brisket and set aside. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 peeled diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Return brisket to the pot. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1/2 cup red wine, then add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 bay leaf.
  6. Step 6: Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 3 hours 15 minutes until brisket is fork-tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove brisket, let rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain. Strain cooking liquid, discard bay leaf, and serve with vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs 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 Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs?

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 Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs?

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 Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs 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 Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Herbs?

French 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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