Recipe: Spicy Braised Brisket Sandwiches

Time: 120 Minutes

Spicy Braised Brisket Sandwiches

Beef Brisket is braised in a spicy mixture of beer, green chilies and crushed red pepper for just the right amount of heat. Serve the shredded beef on rolls with provolone cheese and Giardinera.

Ingredients

  • 1 beef Brisket Flat Half (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) beer
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, undrained
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 6 to 8 Italian or ciabatta rolls, split
  • Giardinera (optional)
  • Sliced provolone or jalapeño pepper cheese (optional)
  • Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise (recipe follows) (optional)
  • Quick Facts

  • 120 Minutes
  • 8 Servings
  • 306kcal Calories
  • 31g Protein
  • Cooking

    1. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef brisket in stockpot; brown evenly. Remove brisket; season with salt and black pepper.
    2. Add onion and garlic to stockpot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Return brisket, fat side up, to stockpot. Add beer, chiles, broth and red pepper as desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.
    3. Remove brisket. Skim fat from cooking liquid; keep cooking liquid warm. Trim fat from brisket. Cut into 4 to 6 pieces; shred with 2 forks. Stir shredded beef into reserved liquid.
    4. Serve beef mixture in rolls topped with giardiniera, cheese and mayonnaise, if desired.

      Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise: Place 1/2 cup jarred chopped roasted red pepper, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 clove chopped garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Yield: about 2/3 cup.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    8 306kcal 8g 46mg 25g 31g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 2g Saturated Fat; 3g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 5.7mg NE Niacin; 0.3mg Vitamin B6; 1.9mcg Vitamin B12; 3.4mg Iron; 27.6mcg Selenium; Zinc; Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com