Beef Brisket with Savory Carrots & Dried Plums

Name: Beef Brisket with Savory Carrots & Dried Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef Brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 5 cups sliced or baby carrots; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces pitted prunes

Slow-braised beef brisket with carrots and prunes, sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with lemon juice for balance.

Glycemic Load: 8.9 (Low)

443 calories per serving

Serves: 10

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 255 minutes

Original recipe: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

About This Calculation

Beef Brisket with Savory Carrots & Dried Plums has a low glycemic load of 8.9 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are pitted prunes (dried plums) (GL 3.7), brown sugar, packed (GL 3.5), carrots, sliced (GL 1.6). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.