Catahoula Brisket In Spicy Beer & Tomato Sauce

Name: Catahoula Brisket In Spicy Beer & Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs fresh beef brisket; 1 1/2 cups flour; 4 tablespoons pure olive oil; 3 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 large carrots, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise; 1 (32 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 1 -2 ounce canned chipotle chile in adobo; salt and pepper; 16 ounces medium-body beer; 6 cups chicken stock; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons lime juice; Spice Mix; 4 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon toasted ground cumin; 1 tablespoon toasted ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon crumbled achiote

Servings: persons

4 -5 lbs fresh beef brisket
1 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons pure olive oil
3 onions, coarsely chopped
2 large carrots, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 (32 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 -2 ounce canned chipotle chile in adobo
salt and pepper
16 ounces medium-body beer
6 cups chicken stock
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons lime juice
Spice Mix
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon toasted ground cumin
1 tablespoon toasted ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon crumbled achiote

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spice mix: Combine all ingredients; blend well.
3
You will not need all of the mix.
4
Save remainder for another use (chili, pot roast, stews, ribs, pork roast and the like).
5
Season brisket with 3 tablespoons spice mix.
6
Season flour with 4 tablespoons spice mix.
7
Dust meat with seasoned flour.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add meat; sear on both sides.
10
Remove to a platter.
11
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
12
When hot, add onions, carrots, jalapeno and garlic.
13
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
14
Add Roma tomatoes; cook until they break down.
15
Add canned tomatoes and chipotles.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Cook to a stewlike consistency.
18
Add beer and stock.
19
Return meat to pot, cover loosely with foil; place in oven.
20
Roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until tender.
21
Remove brisket; set aside.
22
Reduce sauce until slightly thickened, then strain out solids.
23
Transfer solids to a blender; liquefy with a small amount of sauce.
24
Mix blended solids back into sauce.
25
Add vinegar and lime juice.
26
Adjust seasoning.
27
Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
28
When ready to serve, slice thinly and briefly reheat in sauce.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs fresh beef brisket, 1 1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons pure olive oil, 3 onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Catahoula Brisket In Spicy Beer & Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!