Best 3 Tex Mex Brisket Recipes
Tex Mex brisket is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of traditional Texan barbecue with the zest of Mexican spices. This succulent brisket is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Whether you are a seasoned pitmaster or a home cook looking to try something new, this guide will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create a mouthwatering Tex Mex brisket that will leave your friends and family craving for more.
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TEX-MEX BRISKET
Here is an alternative to having brisket when it's just not possible to 'slow-smoke' one for 10-12 hours using oak and mesquite. Prep time does NOT include overnight marinade.
Provided by Kaccy G.
Categories Meat
Time 6h40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, place brisket, sprinkle both sides with the spices and coat generously with Liquid Smoke.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- In a saucepan, bring all ingredients for sauce to a boil and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
- Discard any remaining marinade.
- Generously coat brisket with sauce.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 5 to 6 hours.
- Let the brisket'rest' at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Remember to always slice a brisket across the grain.
- The grain always runs across the short side of the brisket.
PRESSURE COOKER TEX MEX BRISKET
Note: Prep time does NOT include marinating time... The flavors of the southwest infuse a tender and juicy beef brisket recipe that cooks in your pressure cooker. The beef does need to marinate before cooking, so plan ahead and start this the day before you want to serve it. From busycooks.com.
Provided by Cheri 911
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine onion, minced garlic, chili, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl and mix.
- Rub this mixture over all sides of beef brisket; transfer meat to a glass dish.
- Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24-36 hours.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat or use brown function. Cook meat uncovered 6-8 minutes, turning to brown both sides.
- Add tomatoes, lifting meat to let some tomatoes go under meat.
- Add onion wedges.
- Cover pressure cooker and bring to high pressure.
- Cook for 1 hour at stabilized pressure.
- Release pressure and carefully remove lid.
- Slice meat across the grain.
- Serve pan juices with meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.3, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 610.4, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.6
PRESSURE COOKER TEX MEX BRISKET
Categories Beef Low Carb Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine onion, minced garlic, chili, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix. Rub this mixture over all sides of beef brisket; transfer meat to a glass dish. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24-36 hours. Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat or use "brown function". Cook meat uncovered 6-8 minutes, turning to brown both sides. Add tomatoes, lifting meat to let some tomatoes go under meat. Add onion wedges, then cover pressure cooker and bring to high pressure. Cook for 1 hour at stabilized pressure. Release pressure and carefully remove lid. Slice meat across the grain. Serve pan juices with meat.
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep it moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer of fat on top.
- Season the brisket generously: Rub the brisket with a mixture of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook the brisket low and slow: The best way to cook a brisket is to smoke it or braise it at a low temperature for several hours. This will allow the brisket to become tender and flavorful.
- Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is cooked through, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Tex-Mex brisket is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are smoking it, braising it, or cooking it in a crock pot, there is sure to be a Tex-Mex brisket recipe that will suit your taste. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give Tex-Mex brisket a try!
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