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Slow Braised Brisket~ One Brisket, Four Different Meals

May 29, 20164 Comments

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Strike while the iron is hot! Or in this case, Buy while the beef brisket is on sale! And I actually had room in my freezer to store it!  When there are only two of you, purchasing a large brisket can be a challenge. For me, it’s the lack of space to store extra cuts of meat in my freezer. I saw my opportunity and I was not passing it up this time.

There’s A Video?

Because I am a one woman show, it takes me a while to catch up an update old post! I recently (July 2021) prepared this recipe , but with a smaller brisket. I decided to record and produce this little video above. The steps are slightly different from the written recipe below, but the ingredients are pretty much the same.

Brisket Tacos

After slicing the 14 pound brisket into three smaller sections and trimming away some of the fat, I was ready for some brisket tacos.  I prepared a basic chile based dry rub to season it with. I knew we would not be smoking the brisket until Memorial Day, but I was so hungry for brisket tacos, that I decided to slow braise one section.  

Slow Braised Brisket

This one section of brisket was about 4 1/2 pounds before roasting it and it literally took us through five different meals and 14 days, Lol!!! Of course we had some other foods in between. Yes, cooking for two can be a challenge at times, but then again, cooking for two can be a tasty learning experience. #foodieforlife #cookingfortwo

Slow Braised Brisket

The whole brisket was 14 pounds. I sliced it into thirds and seasoned it all with the same dry rub I prepared. The two wrapped pieces will go on the smoker very soon!! I did not use the soy sauce or liquid smoke. If you cannot find the Maggi sauce, then use the soy sauce to replace it. 

Tacos all day and night! Just switch out the salsa recipe for a different flavor! Or if you prefer crispy tacos, fry up some corn tortilla shells!

The easiest salsa for this deliciousrecipe is a salsa cruda de tomatillo or raw tomatillo salsa. Salsa Cruda

Brisket Tacos

Brisket Tacos on a fresh homemade flour tortilla, pico de gallo and sliced avocado. One of my all time favorite tacos!!

Type “Pico de Gallo” into the search bar  find the full recipe on site

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My perfect Sunday brunch meal. Brisket tacos, Topo Chico and pickled Chile Piquin!

Brisket Bowl
Brisket Bowl: Layer seasoned whole beans in their broth with Mexican rice, salsa, brisket, cilantro, onion, avocado, and lime. Serve with chips or warm tortillas
Brisket Sliders
Brisket Sliders: For a delicious gravy, skim off as much of the fat from the braising liquid. Pour all liquid plus cooked peppers, onions and garlic into the blender. Add 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour and blend until smooth. Pour into saucepan and simmer at medium/low heat for 8-10 minutes. Fold in some shredded brisket for sliders.
Salpicon de Res
Salpicon de Res: This is a cold beef salad that is traditionally served on tostadas. Dressed  with lime, vinegar and olive oil. Additional ingredients could be lettuce, onion, tomato, avocado, nopalitos, cilantro, radishes and olives The longer it sits, the tastier it is! I served the lettuce on the side so it would stay crisp. https://pinaenlacocina.com/salpicon-de-res-shredded-beef-brisket-salad/
Slow Braised Brisket

p.s. The fifth meal that I prepared with the brisket was Beef and  Noodles in Gravy. The same gravy I prepared for the sliders, combined with the beef, mixed with some cooked egg noodles. One of Richard’s favorite meals!

Slow Braised Brisket

Slow braised brisket ready for your favorite recipes! 
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Course: Beef, Brisket, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Marinate and resting Times: 13 hours hours
Total Time: 18 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2- 5 pound brisket excess fat trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon chile ancho powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon spicy chile powder of your choice
  • You also need:
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder low sodium if possible
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dry red wine merlot or cabernet
  • 1/3 cup Maggi sauce(seasoning)
  • Juice of 4 limes
  • 3 chile serrano sliced
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed

Instructions

Directions

  • Combine the dry spices and rub into brisket. Place brisket, fat side up into roasting pan. I did not wrap and marinate it overnight, but you can do that. Just make sure you bring it to room temperature before you roast it.
  • Combine all the liquids and pour into the bottom of roasting pan. Add the serrano, onion and garlic into the liquid.
  • Cover brisket tightly with foil paper and roast in a preheated 300 degree oven for 5 hours. After the 5th hour, remove foil and baste the brisket every 15-20 minutes. This brisket was ready in about 6 1/2 hours. If it pulls apart easily, it's done! Yields 8 -10 servings.

Notes

Too hot to fire up your oven? Follow directions. Sear and brown your brisket in a large skillet in preheated oil. Transfer all the ingredients to your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Check for water level halfway through cooking time. If you have time, transfer to a baking sheet and broil on high for a few minutes to finish. 
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  1. Char

    April 9, 2018 at 11:56 am

    The best recipes ever. Thank you for authentic, delicious Mexican food.

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    • Sonia

      April 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Thank You Char! That made my whole day!

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