Southwestern Pulled Brisket Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pulled Brisket Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef brisket; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 1 Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, with their juices; 2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo (canned chipotle chiles); 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons molasses; soft sandwich bun; pickled jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef brisket
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, with their juices
2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo (canned chipotle chiles)
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons molasses
soft sandwich bun
pickled jalapeno pepper

1
Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, to taste.
2
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the oil and heat just until beginning to smoke.
4
Add the meat and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
5
Transfer the meat to the slow cooker; leave the skillet on the heat.
6
Add garlic, onion, chili powder, coriander, and cumin to drippings in the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Add vinegar and boil until it's almost gone, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
8
Stir in water and pour the mixture over the brisket.
9
Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the slow cooker; add the tomato juices, chipotles, bay leaves, and molasses.
10
Cover the cooker, set it on LOW, and cook the brisket until it pulls apart easily with a fork, about 8-10 hours.
11
To serve, leave the meat in the slow cooker and use 2 forks to pull it apart and stir it evenly into the sauce; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
12
Remove and discard bay leaves.
13
Pile the meat on sandwich buns and serve with jalapenos.
14
(This is also great rolled up in tortillas.).

1130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef brisket, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pulled Brisket Sandwiches 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.

Southwestern Pulled Brisket Sandwiches

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