Best 6 Grandma Sylvias Brisket Recipes

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In this modern era of fast food and instant meals, the traditional art of slow-cooking is in danger of being forgotten. However, there are still some dishes that simply cannot be rushed, and brisket is one of them. "Grandma Sylvia's Brisket" is a legendary recipe that has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. This dish is a symphony of flavors, with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, savory sauce. If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, look no further than "Grandma Sylvia's Brisket."

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BRISKET



Grandma's Brisket image

My grandmother used to make this every year for get-togethers. Who would've known that it was this easy?

Provided by JodyVTPT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) beef brisket
1 cup ketchup
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle ginger ale
3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the brisket in a roasting pan fat side up. In a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soup mix and ginger ale; pour over the brisket. Arrange carrots and onion around the edge of the roast if using. Cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and cook for 1 more hour. Let stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 946.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

GRANDMA SYLVIA'S BRISKET



Grandma Sylvia's Brisket image

This is a different type of brisket recipe with an Eastern European Jewish influence. Unlike most briskets that are cooked in the oven, this brisket is simmered on the stove. Best prepared a day or so in advance. Freezes and reheats well.

Provided by Harvey Rosenblum

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 11h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds beef brisket
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6 ounce) cans water
2 onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
3 carrots, sliced
¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown brisket on both sides and transfer it to a deep pot.
  • Stir in tomato paste, water, onions, carrots, mushrooms, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer to a baking dish, cool, and refrigerate overnight.
  • About 1 1/2 hours before serving, preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Skim off fat residue from sauce and slice brisket across the grain. Layer beef, vegetables, and sauce in a baking dish.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 532.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

GRANDMA SYLVIA'S BRISKET



Grandma Sylvia's Brisket image

The was a recipe my mother made and has been used by my sister and I use for Jewish Holidays, specifically Passover and Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Eves. It is simple, but extremely tasting and tender. A number of my non-Jewish friends now make this in lieu of ham for their holidays.

Provided by hhrosen

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs beef brisket
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (8 ounce) cans water
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 medium onions (sliced)
2 carrots (sliced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Brown brisket in a frying pan on both sides.
  • Place in a deep pot. Add sauce, water, onions, carrots, and seasoning. Add sliced mushrooms. Brisket should be covered by the sauce. Bring to a boil. Then let simmer for 2-1/2 hours. Simmer until fork tender.
  • Let pot cool and place in the frig over night. When cold. Skim fat from top of sauce in pot. Remove brisket. Remove fat from surface of brisket. Carve ~1/4 slices across grain. In a foil pan, cover base with some vegetable and sauce. Layer the brisket on the sauce and vegetables, and then cover the brisket with more sauce and vegetables. Repeat as necessary. Cover the pan with heavy aluminum foil. Brisket can be stored in frig or frozen until needed.
  • When preparing for eating. Let brisket thaw over night (if frozen in frig) Take thawed, cooked brisket and place in oven at 300 for one hour, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1223.7, Fat 91.2, SaturatedFat 36.5, Cholesterol 248.3, Sodium 1730.5, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 65.5

GRANDMA'S BRISKET RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Grandma's Brisket Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 10

5-7 pound brisket, trimmed of all fat
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup
3 carrot sticks, peeled and cut into rounds
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the chopped vegetables on the bottom of a 8 1/2 x 11 casserole dish. Add the garlic slices. Trim the fat off the brisket, and sprinkle the onion soup evenly over both sides. Pour one can of tomato sauce over the vegetables, with 1/4 cup of the stock. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, and pour the second can of tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of broth over the top. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour, then baste using the sauce. Bake for another hour, baste again, then add the tomato paste. Bake for another hour, remove the foil, and add the dill, and baste again. Bake until the sauce is reduced, and the brisket is very tender when inserted a fork. At this point you need to decide if the sauce needs to be reduced further - if so, remove the brisket and boil sauce on the stove until it is the desired thickness. I prefer it to be very thick and rich. Let the brisket rest for about 10 minutes. Remove the brisket and slide it thinly against the grain. Place the sliced brisket in another casserole dish, and pour the sauce and vegetables on top - make sure to get the sauce in between each one of the slices. Let the brisket cool, then cover with foil, and put it into the refrigerator. Before serving it, bring it to room temperature, then reheat in a 325 degree oven until all heated through.

GRANDMA SELMA'S BRISKET



Grandma Selma's Brisket image

This recipe was Russ Pillar's grandmother's recipe and this is his modern take on her recipe. He experimented with a mix of spices and unexpected ingredients (such as Coca-Cola & chocolate) to recreate her dish and this is the version he came up with.;) From Editor's Picks: Michelle Shih's Favorite F&W Recipes, Holidays: Passover in Sawtooth, published in the April 2004 edition. There is a 12 hour marinating time.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
5 lbs beef brisket, trimmed (we tried it with a first cut)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 lbs carrots, cut diagonally 1/8 inch thick
2 cups Coca-Cola
28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon, cocoa, coriander and white pepper.
  • Rub the mixture all over the brisket, set it in a baking dish and cover with foil; refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil.
  • Add the brisket, fat side down, and brown well over moderately high heat, 6 minutes per side & transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to moderate and add the onions.
  • Stir well, cover and cook, stirring, until softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, cover and cook, stirring, until the carrots begin to soften, 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the Coca-Cola, tomatoes and ketchup to the pot and stir over moderate heat.
  • Add the brisket and any juices and spread the onions and carrots around the meat.
  • If necessary, add enough water to half-submerge the brisket in liquid.
  • Cover tightly and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer the brisket to a cutting board, cover with foil and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 425°F
  • Slice the meat across the grain 1/4 inch thick, return to the casserole and spoon the sauce over the meat.
  • Return the pot to the oven and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Check every 20 minutes; if necessary, add water so the meat is half submerged.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the meat to a platter, spoon the onions, carrots and sauce over and serve with potato kugel with fried shallots or crispy potato latkes and caramelized broccoli with garlic.

GRANDMA ETHEL'S BRISKET WITH TZIMMES



Grandma Ethel's Brisket with Tzimmes image

Provided by Karen Stabiner

Categories     Beef     Fruit     Roast     Passover     Purim     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Dinner     Prune     Carrot     Sweet Potato/Yam     Spring     Kosher     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6- to 7-lb) first-cut brisket
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups brown chicken stock or reconstituted brown chicken demi-glace
3/4 cup Sherry vinegar
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 3/4 cups dried pitted prunes

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pat brisket dry and rub all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 17- by 11-inch heavy roasting pan (3 inches deep) over moderately high heat, straddled across 2 burners, until hot but not smoking, then brown brisket, starting with fat side down, on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, then add stock and vinegar to pan. Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty foil and braise brisket in oven 2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes to pan and braise, covered, 1 hour. Add prunes and braise, covered, until meat is fork-tender, about 30 minutes more. Cool meat, uncovered, to room temperature, about 1 hour, then chill, covered, at least 12 hours.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Transfer brisket to a cutting board and slice across the grain about 1/4 inch thick. Discard as much fat as possible from surface of vegetables and sauce, then return sliced meat to pan and reheat, covered with foil, until heated through, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then arrange meat with tzimmes and sauce on a large platter.

Tips for Cooking the Perfect Brisket

  • Choose the right cut of brisket. The best cuts for brisket are the flat cut and the point cut. The flat cut is leaner and has a more even texture, while the point cut is fattier and has a more flavorful and tender texture. You can also use a combination of both cuts for a brisket that has the best of both worlds.
  • Trim the brisket. Before cooking, trim away any excess fat from the brisket. This will help the brisket to cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming too greasy.
  • Season the brisket. Season the brisket generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. You can also add a rub to the brisket for extra flavor.
  • Cook the brisket slowly. Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly and at a low temperature in order to become tender. The best way to cook brisket is in a smoker or in a slow cooker.
  • Let the brisket rest. After cooking, let the brisket rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the brisket, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion

Brisket is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're smoking it, braising it, or cooking it in a slow cooker, there are a few key tips that you can follow to ensure that your brisket turns out perfect every time. With a little patience and care, you can create a brisket that is tender, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family.

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