Name: Braised Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 lb beef brisket (flat cut); 1 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 4 pasilla chiles (stemmed and seeded); 28 oz diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 yellow onions (quartered); 8 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tbsp Mexican oregano; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp ground clove

Description

A flavorful braised beef brisket with a blend of spices and chilies.

Ingredients

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4 lb beef brisket (flat cut)
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
4 pasilla chiles (stemmed and seeded)
28 oz diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2 yellow onions (quartered)
8 cloves garlic
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp Mexican oregano
1 tbsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground clove

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Instructions

Using a fork, poke holes all over brisket and rub with salt. Wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Break chiles into small 1/2-inch pieces. Use paper towels and pat dry the brisket.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium, heat toast the chile pieces for a few minutes until pliable and fragrant. Set aside.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven add the oil and heat until almost smoking. Add the brisket and sear 3-4 minutes each side until well browned. Transfer to platter.
Meanwhile in a blender add the chiles, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, cocoa powder, oregano, black pepper, thyme, cumin, coriander and clove. Blitz until pureed.
Carefully pour chile mixture into large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes. Nestle the brisket, fat side up, in pan and spoon sauce over. Cover with lid and bake for 4 hours.
Remove from oven and rest 1 hour before carving.
Slice against the grain into 1/4 inch pieces and spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the brisket overnight after applying the salt.
Make sure to slice the brisket against the grain for tender pieces.
To enhance the flavor, consider serving with fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Braising
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg