Mexican Beef Brisket Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sprinkle the brisket with the coarse salt and pepper. Dredge in flour to coat and shake off any excess. In a large Dutch oven heat oil over high heat. Sear the meat until browned on all sides. Set aside. Reduce heat to moderate and add the carrots and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Return the meat to the pan along with all remaining ingredients except the salt and garnishes. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat slips off a fork when pierced. Lift out the brisket and place on a cutting board. Cover with a damp towel. Pour the broth with vegetables into a tall container and skim off the layer of fat that rises. Remove and discard the bay leaves and chiles. Pour the broth and vegetables into a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Puree until smooth, add salt to taste and strain. Reheat the sauce. Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange on a platter. Pour the warm sauce over it, sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.

Steps:

• Make the salsa without the lime juice.
• Drop the garlic and chili pieces one at a time into a running food processor, letting each get finely chopped before adding the next. Turn off the processor and remove the lid. Cut 1 tomato in quarters and add it to the food processor, along with the cilantro. Pulse 4 to 6 times, until you have a coarse puree. Scrape the mixture into a bowl.
• Cut the other tomato into ¼ inch pieces and add to the bowl, along with the green onion. Taste and season with lime juice (or vinegar) and salt, usually a generous ½ teaspoons This salsa is best if eaten within an hour or two, but it will keep for a number of hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat a wok (or a very large skillet) over medium high heat. Drizzle in a little olive oil, then, in 2 batches, stir-fry the steak until lightly browned. Remove to a plate, leaving behind as much oil as possible. Stir-fry the salsa until reduced - this can take up to 10 minutes. Add about ½ cup water or beef broth, return the browned meat to the pan and bring to a boil. Serve, passing around quartered limes and extra chopped green chili and cilantro.

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Put in 1 qt water and bring to boil.
• Remove, cover and let stand until softened, about 45-60 minute (omit this step if using powder)
• Puree the chiles with the rest of the seasonings (everything except the beef and onions)until smooth.
• Place meat in a roasting pan, top with chile mixture and onions.
• Seal pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake, covered, at 350F until brisket is very tender, about 4 hours, basting occasionally.
• Shred meat, mix with onion and juices.
• Serve with cilantro, lime and sour cream to add to taste. Roll in tortillas for a burrito, or serve it over white rice.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Sprinkle the brisket with the coarse salt and pepper.
• Dredge in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
• In a large Dutch oven heat oil over high heat.
• Sear the meat until browned on all sides.
• Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the carrots and onion.
• Cook,stirring occasionally, until golden brown,8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté 2 minutes longer.
• Return the meat to the pan along with all other remaining ingredients except salt and garnish.
• Bring to a boil, cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
• Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat slips off a fork when pierced.
• Lift out the brisket and place on a cutting board.
• Cover with a damp towel.
• Pour the broth with vegetables into a tall container and skim off the fat that rises.
• Remove and discard the bay leaves and chilies.
• Pour the broth and vegetables into a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
• Puree until smooth, add salt to taste and strain.
• Reheat the sauce.
• Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange on a platter.
• Pour the warm sauce over it, sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.