Cuban Brisket Recipe

Name: Cuban Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup molasses; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons dried coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onion; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onion
1 bay leaf

1
Cut several 1/4-inch-deep slits into brisket. Combine lime juice and next 10 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add brisket. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
3
Remove brisket from bag, reserving marinade. Heat oil in a large oven-proof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brisket; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove brisket from pan. Reduce heat to medium; add onion and celery to pan. Cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, reserved marinade, and brisket; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
4
Cover and bake at 325u00b0 for 3 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove brisket from pan; shred with 2 forks. Add meat to sauce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup molasses, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cuban Brisket 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.

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Cuban Brisket

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