Spiced Shredded Beef Brisket Recipe

Name: Spiced Shredded Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup beef broth; 1 (8 -8 1/2 ounce) jar hoisin sauce; ¼ cup white vinegar; 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 celery ribs, cut into matchsticks; 2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks; 1 (2 lb) thin-cut beef brisket, well trimmed of excess fat; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 head bok choy, trimmed and shredded; 8 soft sandwich buns

Servings: persons

1 cup beef broth
1 (8 -8 1/2 ounce) jar hoisin sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 celery ribs, cut into matchsticks
2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 (2 lb) thin-cut beef brisket, well trimmed of excess fat
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 head bok choy, trimmed and shredded
8 soft sandwich buns

1
Whisk beef broth, hoisin sauce, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, five-spice powder and garlic powder in a small bowl.
2
Place celery and carrot strips in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
3
Add the brisket (slice in half if necessary to fit); season on all sides with salt and pepper.
4
Pour in beef broth mixture.
5
Cover and cook on high heat for 5 hours or on low for 9 to 10 hours.
6
Remove meat from cooking liquid to cutting board.
7
Cool slightly (meat should be tender).
8
Skim any fat off top of sauce in cooker and discard.
9
If necessary, increase heat to high and add bok choy to slow cooker.
10
Cook 15 minutes.
11
Meanwhile shred beef with two forks.
12
Add back to slow cooker.
13
Stir to coat with sauce and serve with soft sandwich buns or warmed flour tortillas.

101

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* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup beef broth, 1 (8 -8 1/2 ounce) jar hoisin sauce, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced Shredded Beef 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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Spiced Shredded Beef Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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