New Mexican Beef Brisket Recipes

MACHACA AKA SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET STRAIGHT FROM #THEKITCHEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and jalapeno.
• Add a pinch of salt and about 8 grinds of black pepper.
• Whisk in the olive oil.
• To a large plastic bag, add the beef brisket.
• Pour the marinade into a bag over the beef, seal the bag fully, removing all air and squish around for a bit.
• Let the beef marinate for about 8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
• To a large sauté pan (or a stovetop safe slow cooker insert), add a touch of olive oil.
• Let heat over medium high heat.
• Remove the beef brisket from the marinade, discarding the marinade, and add the beef to the pan.
• Sear the beef on all sides and remove to a plate to rest for a minute.
• To the slow cooker, add the diced onions, red bell peppers, garlic, and jalapenos.
• Stir to combine.
• Crush the Mexican oregano between your fingers to release the flavor a bit and add to the slow cooker, followed by the fire roasted diced tomatoes.
• Test for seasoning and add any salt and pepper, if needed
• Stir everything to combine and nestle in the seared beef brisket and any juices.
• Pour over the beef broth, making sure it doesn't come over the top of the beef.
• Set the slow cooker to low and cook for about 8 1/2 hours.
• Remove from the slow cooker and let cool on a plate for about 10 minutes until you can shred it with forks.
• Skim the fat from the sauce and ladle some of the sauce mixture into a dish.
• Place the shredded beef into a serving bowl and ladle some of the warmed tomato sauce over the beef. Stir to combine.
• Serve with tortillas, sour cream, lettuce, and queso fresco along with the warmed sauce.
• Enjoy!

MEXICAN BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sprinkle the brisket with the coarse salt and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat and shake off any excess. In a large Dutch oven heat oil over high heat. Sear the meat until browned on all sides. Set aside. Reduce heat to moderate and add the carrots and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Return the meat to the pan along with all remaining ingredients except the salt and garnishes. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat slips off a fork when pierced. Lift out the brisket and place on a cutting board. Cover with a damp towel. Pour the broth with vegetables into a tall container and skim off the layer of fat that rises. Remove and discard the bay leaves and chiles. Pour the broth and vegetables into a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Puree until smooth, add salt to taste and strain. Reheat the sauce. Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange on a platter. Pour the warm sauce over it, sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.

NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE BRISKET STEW

Steps:

• Cut brisket in half to fit the pressure cooker. Place brisket on a large plate or sheet of waxed paper. Season both sides of each piece with chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, herbes de Provence, and red chile pepper. Dredge brisket pieces in masa harina; reserve any masa that falls off.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil; when hot, add brisket to the pot and brown both sides of each piece, about 7 minutes. Transfer brisket to a plate. Add carrots, celery, and onion; saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
• Pour chicken broth and beans into the pressure cooker. Add any reserved masa and the browned brisket. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Remove brisket from the pressure cooker and set aside. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green chiles, and water to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Trim excess fat from brisket and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add up to an additional cup of water if stew is too thick. Add brisket back to the pot. Add garlic salt.
• Cook the stew on low heat until warmed through, up to 1 hour.

MEXICAN STYLE BRISKET

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Put in 1 qt water and bring to boil.
• Remove, cover and let stand until softened, about 45-60 minute (omit this step if using powder)
• Puree the chiles with the rest of the seasonings (everything except the beef and onions)until smooth.
• Place meat in a roasting pan, top with chile mixture and onions.
• Seal pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake, covered, at 350F until brisket is very tender, about 4 hours, basting occasionally.
• Shred meat, mix with onion and juices.
• Serve with cilantro, lime and sour cream to add to taste. Roll in tortillas for a burrito, or serve it over white rice.

MEXICAN BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Sprinkle the brisket with the coarse salt and pepper.
• Dredge in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
• In a large Dutch oven heat oil over high heat.
• Sear the meat until browned on all sides.
• Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the carrots and onion.
• Cook,stirring occasionally, until golden brown,8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté 2 minutes longer.
• Return the meat to the pan along with all other remaining ingredients except salt and garnish.
• Bring to a boil, cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
• Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat slips off a fork when pierced.
• Lift out the brisket and place on a cutting board.
• Cover with a damp towel.
• Pour the broth with vegetables into a tall container and skim off the fat that rises.
• Remove and discard the bay leaves and chilies.
• Pour the broth and vegetables into a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
• Puree until smooth, add salt to taste and strain.
• Reheat the sauce.
• Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange on a platter.
• Pour the warm sauce over it, sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.

NEW MEXICAN BEEF BRISKET RECIPE

Steps:

• PLACE meat in a large, heavy plastic bag. IN a small bowl, combine celery salt, 2 cloves of the garlic, pepper, liquid smoke, and worcestershire. Pour over the meat and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning bag over several times. REMOVE meat and place on a piece of heavy duty foil, 18x25 inches. Pour marinade over meat and seal the foil. Place in a 10x15 inch baking pan. Bake in a 300 oven for 5 hours. MEANWHILE, remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Place chiles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them; let stand until soft about 20 minutes. In a blender, whirl chiles and about half of the soaking liquid (reserve remainder) to make a thick puree. Set aside. IN a 2 quart pan, heat oil over medium heat; add flour and stir until lightly browned. Stir inremaining 2 cloves of garlic, cumin, and oregano. Place a wire strainer over pan. Add pureed chiles, forcing them through the strainer with the back of the spoon; add remaining soaking liquid to help force puree through. Cook stirring until bubbly. Season to taste with salt. REMOVE brisket from oven. Carefully drain liquid; reserve and refrigerate. Spoon chile mixture over meat; top with onion. Reseal foil; continue to bake until meat is tender when pierced (one more hour). LIFT brisket from foil and cut across the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices. Drain chile sauce into a pan. Discard solidified fat from chilled marinade; add marinade sauce to chile sauce and heat over medium heat. Serve meat and sauce in tortillas. Top with lettuce and cheese.