Mexican Brisket and Biscuits Recipe

Name: Mexican Brisket and Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons sweet or smoked sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds), trimmed so that there is no more than 1/8-inch fat on top; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 to 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons pureed seeded chipotle in adobo; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bottle Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo; 2 cups beef stock; One 32-ounce can tomato puree; 1 package buttermilk biscuit mix; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons superfine sugar or 3 tablespoons honey; Juice of 2 limes; 1 green apple, peeled and grated

Servings: persons

1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons sweet or smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds), trimmed so that there is no more than 1/8-inch fat on top
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 to 3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons pureed seeded chipotle in adobo
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bottle Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo
2 cups beef stock
One 32-ounce can tomato puree
1 package buttermilk biscuit mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons superfine sugar or 3 tablespoons honey
Juice of 2 limes
1 green apple, peeled and grated
1 small red cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
For the spice blend: Combine the salt, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, mustard seeds, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, cayenne and cinnamon.
3
For the braised beef: Bring the brisket to room temperature.
4
Sprinkle with black pepper, then rub some of the spice blend onto the meat.
5
Reserve 2 tablespoons spice blend for another use, such as Black Bean and Beef Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs.
6
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat.
7
Add the brisket and cook until browned.
8
Transfer to a plate.
9
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, celery, carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper.
10
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
11
Stir in the chipotle puree and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
12
Stir in the beer and cook for 1 minute more.
13
Add the stock and tomato puree and bring to a low boil.
14
Add the brisket, cover and braise in the oven until very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
15
Meanwhile, bake 12 drop biscuits according to the package instructions.
16
Transfer the brisket to a cutting board.
17
Puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor.
18
Slice the brisket.
19
Reserve 1 1/2 pounds brisket for another use if desired, such as Black Bean and Beef Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs.
20
Return the brisket to the sauce, stirring gently to coat.
21
For the apple-cabbage slaw: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar and lime juice in a large bowl.
22
Add the apples, cabbage and onions, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
23
Top with the cilantro.
24
Divide the beef and sauce among plates and serve with the biscuits and slaw.
25
Cook's Note: The beef can be refrigerated in the pureed sauce for a make-ahead meal.
26
Reheat over medium heat, stirring gently.
27
The slaw can be refrigerated until ready to serve.

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

You need 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons sweet or smoked sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Brisket and Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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