Open-faced BBQ Beef Brisket and Cheese Melts is a delightful sandwich that combines the smoky flavors of barbecue brisket with the gooey satisfaction of melted cheese. A tender, slow-cooked brisket is slathered in a rich and flavorful BBQ sauce, piled high on toasted bread, and topped with melted cheese. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, these melts are a perfect appetizer, snack or even a main course, and quickly become a favorite meal that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET
A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful brisket recipe. It's become the star of countless meal gatherings, from potlucks to holiday dinners. Husband Ed and our five grown children look forward to it as much as our Christmas turkey. -Bettye Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a disposable foil pan., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown brisket on both sides. Place in foil pan, turning to coat with sauce. Cover pan tightly with foil., Place pan on grill rack over indirect medium heat. Grill, covered, 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove from heat. Remove brisket from pan; tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from sauce in pan. Cut brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.
HOT OPEN-FACE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 48m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Microwave the potatoes on high until soft, about 20 minutes. Using a fork, mash the potatoes in a bowl with 2 tablespoons butter. Add the milk and mash; season with salt and pepper. Preheat the broiler.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until slightly brown. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes.
- Toast the bread under the broiler, about 1 minute. Spread the mustard and horseradish on toasts; place each on a plate. Pour some gravy over the toast; top with the roast beef, more gravy, watercress and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the sandwiches with the potatoes.
WOODROW'S COFFEE BBQ BRISKET SANDWICH
Steps:
- For the BBQ rub: Mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, granulated garlic and onion powder in a bowl. Set aside.
- For the brisket: Trim excess fat from the outside of the brisket, keeping about 1/2-inch layer of fat on.
- Chop up excess fat and place it in a pot with 1 cup of the vegetable oil. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat starts to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool, then strain to remove all the fat chunks. Set aside.
- Rub some of the remaining 1/4 vegetable oil all around the outside of the brisket. Rub brisket liberally with 3/4 cup BBQ rub (save remainder for another use). Rub the rest of the vegetable oil on top of the BBQ rub. (When putting rub on meat, just remember, "oil, rub, oil.")
- Let the brisket rest, covered and refrigerated, overnight. (If you are in a hurry, you could let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours and it should turn out okay.)
- Heat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees F. Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F.
- Sear the outside of the meat on all sides on the grill. Since we are not using a smoker, it is important to get some open flame action to caramelize the outside of the meat so we get some smoke flavor. Cover the meat with foil or thick butcher paper and place in a hotel pan.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 12 hours or overnight. Let cool.
- For the coffee BBQ sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepot, then add garlic and shallots. Cook, stirring, until they start to caramelize. Add the BBQ sauce, coffee and bay leaf and simmer on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes. Let cool, remove the bay leaf and puree in a blender (optional). Set aside.
- Ready to make the sandwiches! Slice the brisket about 1/4-inch-thick and place in a large enough saute pan that each piece can be flat in the pan in a single layer. Add just enough BBQ sauce to come about halfway up the side of the meat. Heat the pan on medium to high heat. Meanwhile, split the burger buns. Toast the buns and add the melted butter to the insides.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Fry shoestring potatoes until they start to turn golden brown, then add the sliced jalapenos to the fryer and continue frying until the fries are golden and jalapenos are crispy but still bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Let drain, then place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, pay attention to the brisket in the pan. Turn each piece over on the other side with tongs and continue searing.
- Pour about 1/4 cup beef fat into another saute pan. Heat on medium-high heat and add the sliced onions. Cook the onions down until they start to get a dark caramelization-thing going on, then add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat, drain excess oil and set aside. At this point the brisket should be looking good. You want there to be a deep-dark crust forming on the outside.
- Time to assemble! Place buns on a tray, lay your Cheddar down on the bottom, add the BBQ brisket on top, beef fat onions on top of the brisket, jalapeno shoestrings on top of the onions, put on your bun lids...DONE!
WHITNER'S BBQ HOT OPEN-FACED BRISKET SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 13h35m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For Whitner's brisket rub: Combine salt, pepper, Whitner's BBQ Rub and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container.
- For Whitner's gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour to make a roux and whisk until butter and flour mixture is smooth and fragrant and begins to brown slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the roux and continue to whisk for 1 to 2 more minutes. Turn heat up to medium-high and add the chicken stock.
- Continue to whisk until the roux is dissolved into chicken stock and the gravy begins to thicken slightly, about 5 more minutes. Strain through a sieve for best results.
- For the brisket sandwiches: Preheat a smoker for cooking at 200 degrees F.
- Liberally rub brisket with 1/2 cup brisket rub. Smoke until tender and reaches an internal temperature of 195 to 200 degrees F. Cooking time will depend on the weight of the brisket; a 10-pound or larger brisket will typically take at least 12 hours.
- Remove it from the smoker, wrap it in foil, and let it rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Slice brisket against the grain (remove excess fat from brisket if desired, leave on for a more intense flavor), place on top of white bread, and smother with hot gravy.
- Place 5 to 6 slices brisket over slices of white bread and spoon gravy on top.
- Combine paprika, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, mustard, black pepper, cayenne and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container.
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BEEF BRISKET
This recipe produces the most wonderful tasting tender brisket with lots of flavor! Prep time is marinating time. Plan ahead, this brisket needs to marinate in the fridge overnight.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Roast Beef
Time P1DT5h
Yield 1 brisket
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large roaster, season brisket with salt and pepper.
- Cover bottom of roasting pan with sliced onions.
- Lay brisket on top of onions in roaster.
- In a bowl, mix the prepared BBQ sauce with minced garlic.
- In the roaster with the onions, pour the BBQ sauce all over brisket, making sure that brisket is coated well on all sides.
- Cover with foil; refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Remove from fridge.
- In a bowl, mix together wine, ketchup, brown sugar and soup.
- Pour over brisket; mix slightly to combine with BBQ sauce.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 4-1/2- 5 hours, or until brisket if fork-tender.
- Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
- Slice thinly against the grain; serve with remaining sauce.
OPEN-FACED BEEF SANDWICHES
"As a working mom of two daughters, I'm always looking for a quick meal," notes Christine Weimar from New Britain, Pennsylvania. "I make these hearty sandwiches when I'm in a hurry. Serve them with tomato soup, chips and pickles," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add beef and gravy; cook and stir until heated through. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. , Spread each with horseradish; top with beef mixture and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
OVEN BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET I
This is a great recipe for the family on the go as it needs very little attention. Choose a brisket that weighs between 4 and 5 pounds, depending on how many you are feeding.
Provided by JMOOSE
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees).
- Sprinkle both sides of brisket with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place in a large covered roasting pan.
- Cook covered with no water at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) allowing 1 hour per pound.
- Before last hour of cooking, remove brisket and slice. Return slices to pan and add barbecue sauce mixed with water. Cover meat with sauce, cover, and cook 1 hour longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 147.2 mg, Fat 53.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients for the best results. Look for well-marbled beef brisket and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Cook the brisket until it is fall-apart tender. This will take several hours, but it is worth the wait.
- Shred the brisket against the grain for tender and juicy results.
- Use a flavorful BBQ sauce that you enjoy. This will add a lot of flavor to the sandwiches.
- Toast the bread before assembling the sandwiches. This will help the bread to hold up to the juicy brisket and cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings to the sandwiches. Some popular options include onion rings, pickles, and coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Open-faced BBQ beef brisket and cheese melts are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try!
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