Turn Leftover Brisket Totally Craveworthy With These 7 Recipe Ideas (2024)

Updated on 11/14/19

• 01 of 07

  Brisket Hash and Eggs

  

  Brisket for breakfast? Why not?! Barbecue and grilling expert Derrick Riches uses leftover barbecue brisket in this hearty brisket hash and eggs, but leftover braised brisket would also work. Serve with some cornbread muffinsand hot coffee, and you'll be well-fueled well into the day.

• 02 of 07

  Whole Grain and Veggie Bowls

  

  Brisket makes a flavorful accent to nutritious whole grain and veggie bowls. The one pictured here features quinoa topped with steamed broccoli, roasted delicata squash, ginger sauerkraut, avocadoand sriracha. But you can start with any grain - think farro, forbidden rice or kasha (with or without bowties). Add a variety of steamed and/or roasted veggies (leftovers work here too!), and piquant accent like chutney orkimchi. Finish with a drizzle of tahini, a dash of hot sauce, or a favorite sauce or condiment.

• 03 of 07

  Brisket Salad

  

  Look to leftover brisket to turn your favorite greens into a satisfying brisket salad by adding the meat to a simple strawberry and spinach salad. In winter, take advantage of gorgeous citrus fruits and make a salad like the one pictured here, which pairs the beef with blood orange, steamed asparagus, baby greens, and a simple Dijon-Balsamic vinaigrette.

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• 04 of 07

  Brisket Banh Mi

  

  While pork, tofu or chicken are more typical fillings, brisket would make a tasty riff on theVietnamese sandwichbanh mi. On her blog Viet World Kitchen, prolific cookbook author cooking instructor Andrea Nguyen offers an easy-to-followmaster brisket banh mi recipe (be sure to try her easy do chua!), along with some fascinating history about the sandwich's evolution from a simple pate-smeared baguette to today's more elaborately layered versions.

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• 05 of 07

  Brisket and Bean Chili

  

  It may seem counterintuitive to start with a vegetarian chili recipelike this black bean version of brisket and bean chili, but if you're adding leftover meat to the mix, it's a good idea to start with a base that's solidly flavorful all on it's own. That way, whether you've got a little brisket or a lot to use up, you can use it as an enhancement, without having to rely solely on the meat for fabulous flavor.

• 06 of 07

  Brisket and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

  

  If you've got a lot of leftover brisket to use up (or are just a fan of the meat-and-potatoes combo), a brisket and vegetable shepherd's pie is a good way to go. Replace the ground beef in this recipe with 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chopped or shredded brisket, and you'll have a satisfying weeknight meal that can feed the whole family.

• 07 of 07

  Brisket Flatbread With Homemade Pizza Dough

  

  Think outside the pizza box and make this delicious brisket flatbread with homemade pizza dough, which is almost always pareve. Shape the dough into a large or small oval (depending on how many folks you're serving, and/or how much brisket you want to use up). Top with thinly sliced red onion, tomatoes, leftover brisket, and a drizzle of olive oil, as shown here. Or, get creative with toppings like roasted butternut squash, arugula and fresh herbs. Bake in a 425 F oven until the bottom is crisp and the toppings are cooked through.

  Want more recipe guidance (or a heartier, more pizza-like experience)? Add shredded brisket to thiswhole wheat vegan pizza. The onion, bell pepper, mushroomand tomato toppings are perfect complements to brisket. You won't miss the cheese (though you can add pareve vegan "cheese" if you want).

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