Slow-Simmered Brisket with Onion and Garlic for Passover

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

Tender brisket braised slowly with caramelized onions and garlic, perfect for a comforting Passover main course. This Middle Eastern Passover recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs Beef brisket, Yellow onions, and Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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, trimmed
• 3 large Yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
• 6 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 whole Bay leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear 3 lbs beef brisket on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side; transfer brisket to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 3 large sliced yellow onions and 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return brisket to the pot, sprinkle with 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme; pour in 2 cups beef broth and add 2 bay leaves.
4. Step 4: Cover the pot tightly and transfer to the oven, braising the brisket for 3 hours until fork-tender and richly flavored.