Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
7 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
657 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich Recipe
Description
Brisket is seasoned thoroughly with a blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to build complex smoky and spicy flavors. The meat is slow-cooked for several hours until tender enough to shred easily. After shredding, the brisket is chopped finely to create a texture that works well for sandwiches, retaining some bite without being stringy.
The chopped meat is returned to the slow cooker with a spicy Texas-style barbecue sauce, allowing the sauce to meld with the beef and keep it moist. The spicy heat is balanced by the sweetness of the sauce and brown sugar seasoning. Serving on sandwich rolls, preferably brioche for added softness and richness, with dill pickles sliced thinly adds acidity and a crisp contrast.
This sandwich recipe suits situations where you want a flavorful, filling meal with tender beef and spicy barbecue notes. Adjusting the cayenne pepper can tailor the heat level to personal preference, and using prepared sauces reduces preparation complexity without losing key flavors.
Ingredients
- 4-4.5 pounds beef brisket
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or sweet paprika + 2 tsp liquid smoke)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce Texas-style, spicy
- 8 sandwich roll (I used brioche buns.)
- 1 cup dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and all spices together. Rub the spice blend over the entire surface of the brisket.
- Set out a large 6-8 quart slow cooker. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, cover, and set on high for 6-7 hours, or on low for 11-13 hours.
- Once the brisket is fork-tender (shreddable) place it on a cutting board and slice it into thin strips, against the grain. Then chop the brisket strips into fine pieces.
- Move the chopped beef brisket back into the slow cooker. Add the spicy bbq sauce to the slow cooker, and stir the chopped beef, juices, and bbq sauce together.
- Cover and slow cook until ready to serve. *Give it at least 30 minutes, but the longer the beef cooks in the sauce the better.
- When ready to serve, scoop the chopped beef onto the buns and top with pickles.
Notes
- Choose a spicy Texas-style barbecue sauce for authentic flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper in the rub for desired heat level or omit for milder taste.
- Sweet barbecue sauce can be used as an alternative for less spiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2176mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 1037mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1142IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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