Wasabi-Beer Braised Brisket

Enjoy the heat of wasabi with the complex flavors of beer in this beer-braised brisket, thinly sliced and served on a wheat baguette.

  • 4 hrs
    15 min
  • 12
    SERVINGS
  • 520
    Cal
  • 41 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Brisket Flat Half (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium onions, each cut into 12 wedges
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
  • Coleslaw (recipe follows)
  • 3 whole wheat baguettes, cut into 10 to 12 pieces (4-1/2 to 5 inches each), split

Cooking:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press garlic evenly onto all surfaces of beef Brisket Flat Half. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Place brisket in skillet; brown evenly. Remove brisket from skillet; season with salt and pepper.

  2. Add onions to large stockpot or large baking pan. Place brisket over onions. Stir in beer and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

  3. Meanwhile, prepare coleslaw.

  4. Remove brisket; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in wasabi paste.

  5. Carve brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Return beef to cooking liquid; keep warm. Divide beef and onions evenly over roll bottoms; close sandwiches. Serve remaining sauce for dipping, if desired. Serve with coleslaw.

    Coleslaw: Combine ½ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger and 2 teaspoons honey in large bowl. Add 1 package (16 ounces) coleslaw mix and 1 package (8 ounces) shredded red cabbage; toss to coat. Season with salt, if desired.

519 CALORIES

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4g SAT FAT

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41g PROTEIN

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4.9 mg IRON

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9.6 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, 1/10 of recipe: 519 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 59 mg Cholesterol; 1005 mg Sodium; 51 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.9 g Dietary Fiber; 41 g Protein; 4.9 mg Iron; 7.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 9.6 mg Zinc; 67.5 mcg Selenium; 160.1 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.

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