What to Do With Leftover Brisket

1. Quick Brisket Breakfast Hash

Why it works: Brisket fat fries the potatoes. Smoky flavor gets into everything.

Leftover Brisket

What you need:

• 1 ½ cups chopped brisket
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 4 eggs
• Salt, pepper
• 2 tbsp oil

What to do:

1. Heat oil in pan. Cook potatoes 5 minutes.
2. Add onion and pepper. Cook 5 more minutes.
3. Add brisket. Cook 2 minutes.
4. Make 4 holes in the hash. Crack eggs into holes.
5. Cover pan. Cook 4-5 minutes until eggs are done.

Tip: Use both fatty and lean brisket pieces.

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2. Easy Brisket Tacos

Why it works: Crispy brisket with fresh toppings tastes new.

What you need:

• 2 cups chopped brisket
• 8 small tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ cup crumbled cheese
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• Lime wedges
• 1 cup salsa

What to do:

1. Cook brisket in dry pan until edges get crispy.
2. Warm tortillas in another pan.
3. Fill tortillas with brisket.
4. Add avocado, cheese, onion.
5. Serve with salsa and lime.

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3. Simple Brisket Chili

Why it works: Brisket makes chili taste rich. No long cooking needed.

What you need:

• 2 cups chopped brisket
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp oil

What to do:

1. Heat oil. Cook onion 5 minutes.
2. Add chili powder. Cook 1 minute.
3. Add everything else. Simmer 30 minutes.
4. Serve with cheese on top.

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4. Brisket Fried Rice

Why it works: Brisket stands up to high heat. Smoky flavor works with soy sauce.

What you need:

• 2 cups chopped brisket
• 3 cups cooked rice (cold)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup frozen peas/carrots
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 green onions, chopped

What to do:

1. Heat oil. Cook brisket 2 minutes.
2. Push brisket aside. Scramble eggs in same pan.
3. Add vegetables. Cook 2 minutes.
4. Add rice and soy sauce. Cook 4 minutes.
5. Mix everything. Add green onions.

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5. Brisket Stuffed Peppers

Why it works: Sweet peppers balance smoky brisket. Looks fancy, easy to make.

What you need:

• 2 cups chopped brisket
• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• ½ cup broth

What to do:

1. Cut tops off peppers. Remove seeds.
2. Mix brisket, rice, corn, ½ cup cheese, barbecue sauce.
3. Stuff peppers with mix.
4. Put peppers in baking dish. Add broth to dish bottom.
5. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes covered.
6. Add remaining cheese. Bake 10 more minutes uncovered.

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6. Brisket Grilled Cheese

Why it works: Melty cheese + crispy brisket = perfect sandwich.

What you need (per sandwich):

• ¾ cup chopped brisket
• 2 bread slices
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp barbecue sauce

What to do:

1. Butter one side of each bread slice.
2. On non-buttered side: spread barbecue sauce, add cheese, brisket, more cheese.
3. Cook in pan over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Press down gently while cooking.

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7. Brisket and Bean Soup

Why it works: Makes hearty soup fast. Uses all brisket pieces.

What you need:

• 2 cups chopped brisket
• 2 cans white beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt, pepper

What to do:

1. Heat oil. Cook onion, carrots, celery 8 minutes.
2. Add brisket. Cook 2 minutes.
3. Add beans and broth. Simmer 20 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with bread.

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How to Store Leftover Brisket Right

Do this first:

1. Keep chunks large (not sliced thin)
2. Put in container with any juices
3. Use within 4 days or freeze

Pick Your Recipe

• Fast (under 30 min): Tacos, Fried Rice, Grilled Cheese
• For a crowd: Chili, Soup
• Special breakfast: Hash
• Looks impressive: Stuffed Peppers

That leftover brisket is your shortcut to great meals. Try one method tonight. The first meal was good. These next meals can be even better.

Start with the tacos or fried rice. Both are fast and change the brisket completely. Your family will think it’s a new meal.