Dinner for 4
Beef Brisket Pot Roast
Sliced brisket braises with onions, herbs, carrots, stock, and mustard until cooked through and coated in a savory sauce.
Typical price
$39.32for 4 servings
$9.83 per serving$39.32 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef brisket, short ribs, oxtail$7.49/lb typical | 4.5 lb | $33.70Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.64Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $39.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 lb beef brisket
- 1 dash salt
- 3 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 large carrots
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 4 mashed potatoes
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, slice the brisket into 1-inch pieces, and season with salt.
- Arrange the brisket, onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves in a deep roasting pan.
- Whisk the beef stock with the mustard, pour it over the meat, and cover the pan tightly.
- Roast for 30 minutes, then add the carrots and roast uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Rest the beef for 5 minutes, then check that the thickest piece reaches 145 F and serve with the mashed potatoes.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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