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Beef Brisket Sandwich

Slow-roasted beef brisket rubbed with warm spices, shredded, tossed in barbecue sauce, and served on warm buns with pickles.

255 minMediumServes 6580 cal/serving

Southern AmericanLunchOvenHigh ProteinNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 hamburger buns, split
  • 24 dill pickle slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Mix 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Rub spice mixture evenly over 3 lbs trimmed beef brisket.

  4. 4

    Place meat in a deep baking dish and pour 1/2 cup beef broth around the edges.

  5. 5

    Cover tight with foil and roast for 3.5 to 4 hours until internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. 6

    Shred beef brisket using two forks and mix with 1 cup barbecue sauce.

  7. 7

    Pile meat onto toasted 6 split hamburger buns and top with 24 dill pickle slices.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Beef Brisket Sandwich?

As written, 255 minutes: 15 of prep and 240 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (4 hours): "Cover tight with foil and roast for 3.5 to 4 hours until internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit."

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Beef Brisket Sandwich?

The entry for Beef Brisket Sandwich calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Beef Brisket Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Beef Brisket Sandwich is 6 hamburger buns, split. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Beef Brisket Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 42 g of protein in about 580 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 980 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

How do I store and reheat Beef Brisket Sandwich?

Refrigerate what is left of Beef Brisket Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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