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10 Amazing Leftover Brisket Recipes to Revive Your Dinner Game

Transform your leftover brisket into delicious new meals! Discover 10 easy and creative recipes from tacos to shepherd's pie that will make your brisket sing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Beef

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked brisket shredded or diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce your favorite kind
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • For Tacos optional: Corn or flour tortillas, chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, salsa
  • For Shepherd's Pie optional: 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • For Sandwiches optional: Bread slices, butter, cheese slices
  • For Hash optional: 2 cups diced potatoes, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

Method
 

  1. Prepare your leftover brisket by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. Ensure it's evenly sized for consistent cooking.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Stir in the shredded or diced brisket, beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the brisket to heat through. Stir occasionally.
  6. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash more beef broth or water.
  7. Now, choose your adventure! For tacos, warm tortillas and serve the brisket mixture with your favorite toppings. For shepherd's pie, spoon the brisket mixture into a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes and cheese, and bake until golden and bubbly. For sandwiches, pile the warm brisket onto buttered bread, add cheese if desired, and grill until golden brown. For hash, add diced potatoes and bell peppers to the skillet with the brisket mixture and cook until potatoes are tender.