Chile-Braised Beef Brisket Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 star anise
1 tsp fennel seed
12 pasilla chiles, seeded
4 lb beef brisket , trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups boiling water
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into fine dice
3 ripe tomatoes , grated on the largest holes of a box grater, or 1 (14-oz) can canned crushed tomatoes with juice
2 cups chicken stock

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small skillet over a medium heat, toast the star anise and fennel seed. Move the pan across the heat, letting the spices gently roll inside. Do that for about 3 to 4 minutes or until you begin to smell the toasting spices. Transfer into a spice mill or a coffee grinder. Add 5 of the chiles and grind until finely ground. Season the brisket with salt and pepper, rub with the spice blend, cover, and refrigerate while continuing with the recipe.
Put the remaining 7 chiles in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Set aside and let soak until the chiles have softened, about 30 minutes. When soft, reserve the chiles and 1 cup of the reconstituting water. Discard the rest of the water. In a blender, liquefy the chiles, the 1 cup reserved soaking water, and the sherry vinegar. Set aside.
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over high heat and sear the brisket in the hot oil on all sides until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the brisket from the pan and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, and chile mixture and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, add the brisket, cover, and braise in the oven until fork tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, skimming occasionally to remove excess fat.
When done, slice and serve hot with the braising liquid alongside.
To Drink The hot climate of southern Oregon produces one of my very favorite Spanish varietals, Tempranillo, which loves meat braised with tomatoes, ground chiles, and spices. The black-fruit flavors of this grape and the tannins stand up well to the braised beef. Two Oregon wineries, Abacela and Dominio IV, produce fine examples of this grape varietal. A companion choice would be a French Rhône wine from Chapoutier: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Saint Joseph, or Crozes-Hermitage. These wines have spice, smoke, and lingering tannins that speak to all the flavors of the brisket. K.P.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1053.6 Kcal (4411 kJ)
Calories from fat	723.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.42g	124%
Cholesterol	248.54mg	83%
Sodium	5697.58mg	237%
Potassium	1538.72mg	33%
Total Carbs	7.82g	3%
Sugars	3.71g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	3%
Protein	72.07g	144%
Vitamin C	125.5mg	209%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	66.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.7 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.9g	124%
Cholesterol	30.6mg	83%
Sodium	701.39mg	237%
Potassium	189.42mg	33%
Total Carbs	0.96g	3%
Sugars	0.46g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	3%
Protein	8.87g	144%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	209%
Iron	1.1mg	51%
Calcium	8.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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