Description
A recipe for Spicy Braised Brisket Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef brisket, flat cut (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 1 large onion, sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) beer
  
• 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, undrained
  
• 1/2 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
  
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  
• 6 to 8 Italian or ciabatta rolls, split
  
• Prepared giardiniera (optional)
  
• Sliced provolone or jalapeño pepper cheese (optional)
  
• Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise (recipe follows) (optional)

Preparation
1. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef brisket in stockpot; brown evenly. Remove brisket; season with salt and black pepper.

2. Add onion and garlic to stockpot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Return brisket, fat side up, to stockpot. Add beer, chilies, broth and red pepper as desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.

3. Remove brisket. Skim fat from cooking liquid; keep cooking liquid warm. Trim fat from brisket. Cut into 4 to 6 pieces; shred with 2 forks. Stir shredded beef into reserved liquid.

4. Serve beef mixture in rolls topped with giardiniera, cheese and mayonnaise, if desired.

Cook's Tip: Brisket may be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. To reheat, heat in stockpot over medium-high heat 9 to 14 minutes or until 165°F, stirring occasionally.

Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise: Place 1/2 cup jarred chopped roasted red pepper, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 clove chopped garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth.

Nutrition
Nutrition information per serving (1/8 of recipe): 306 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 46 mg cholesterol; 571 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 2.3 g fiber; 31 g protein; 5.7 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg vitamin B12; 3.4 mg iron; 27.6 mcg selenium; 6.4 mg zinc.

Serves
Makes 8 servings.

Variations
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