Best 2 Southwest Beef Brisket Recipes

Southwest beef brisket is a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold blend of spices and slow-cooked perfection, this Texas classic is sure to be a hit. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a comforting family meal, southwest beef brisket is the perfect choice.

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SOUTHWEST SHREDDED BEEF BRISKET

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Yummy! Spicy! Beefy! Feeds a large crowd! This is basically shredded beef in a mexican chile sauce, served on tortillas. Prep time includes cooking time for brisket.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories Stew

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb beef brisket
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
1 quart canned beef broth
4 poblano peppers or 6 long green chilies, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed or 4 ounces dried chipotle powder
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup coarsely chopped red onion
3/4 cup minced cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce, separated
3 medium tomatoes, wedged
2 ripe avocados, peeld,pitted,and sliced
5 radishes, sliced paper thin
12 -18 small flour tortillas

Steps:

Lay the brisket, fat side up in a large dutch oven.
Scatter the onion over it.
Pour in broth and add cold water to cover the meat by 3 inches.
Set over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Cover, lower the heat and simmer, adding additional boiling water as necessary.
Total cooking time is approx.
4 hours.
(turn brisket halfway through cooking) Remove from heat, uncover, and let stand until broth is cool enough to handle.
Pour off and strain broth, reserving 1 1/2 cups.
Trim fat from brisket and throw away.
Shred the brisket with a large, 2 pronged fork, until it almost seems fluffy.
In a bowl, combine the beef and broth, let stand covered at room temperature.
Meanwhile, whisk together chipotles, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and garlic.
Drain the meat, pressing hard with the back of a large spoon to squeeze out any broth that may be hiding!
In a large bowl toss together beef, diced cheese, and chipotle mixture.
Add red onion, cilantro, chile strips, and toss.
Line a large serving platter with the outer leaves of romaine lettuce.
Pile the meat onto the lettuce.
Garnish around the meat with the tomato wedges and avocado.
Scatter the radish slices all over.
Serve with warm tortillas.

SOUTHWEST BEEF BRISKET

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"This is a big favorite, especially for get-togethers on game day. I like to serve it on rolls with three-bean salad and potato or macaroni salad. But you can also serve it over rice. I even like it cold."-Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons canola oil
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

Cut brisket in half. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the chopped onion, serrano pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, vinegar, garlic, salt and cumin. Add the brisket; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., In a pressure cooker, brown brisket in oil on all sides. Add the water, tomatoes and sliced onion. Close cover securely according to manufacturer's directions., Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 55 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat; allow pressure to drop on its own. Remove beef to a platter; serve with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Use a good quality beef brisket for the best results.
Trim the brisket of excess fat before cooking.
Brown the brisket on all sides in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
Shred the brisket with two forks and serve with your favorite sides.
For a more flavorful brisket, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika for at least 8 hours before cooking.
If you don't have time to marinate the brisket, you can add a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the cooking liquid.
Serve the brisket with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or grilled corn on the cob.

Conclusion:

Southwest beef brisket is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The brisket is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, chili peppers, and cumin, and it is served shredded with your favorite sides. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or not, you are sure to enjoy this flavorful and versatile dish.