Southwest Shredded Beef Brisket Recipe

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Southwest Shredded Beef Brisket
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
764
Calories
Total time
300
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Lay the brisket, fat side up in a large dutch oven.
  2. Scatter the onion over it.
  3. Pour in broth and add cold water to cover the meat by 3 inches.
  4. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover, lower the heat and simmer, adding additional boiling water as necessary.
  6. Total cooking time is approx.
  7. 4 hours.
  8. (turn brisket halfway through cooking) Remove from heat, uncover, and let stand until broth is cool enough to handle.
  9. Pour off and strain broth, reserving 1 1/2 cups.
  10. Trim fat from brisket and throw away.
  11. Shred the brisket with a large, 2 pronged fork, until it almost seems fluffy.
  12. In a bowl, combine the beef and broth, let stand covered at room temperature.
  13. Meanwhile, whisk together chipotles, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and garlic.
  14. Drain the meat, pressing hard with the back of a large spoon to squeeze out any broth that may be hiding!
  15. In a large bowl toss together beef, diced cheese, and chipotle mixture.
  16. Add red onion, cilantro, chile strips, and toss.
  17. Line a large serving platter with the outer leaves of romaine lettuce.
  18. Pile the meat onto the lettuce.
  19. Garnish around the meat with the tomato wedges and avocado.
  20. Scatter the radish slices all over.
  21. Serve with warm tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 764.15 Kcal (3199 kJ)
Calories from fat 432.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.08g 74%
Cholesterol 58.68mg 20%
Sodium 1926.57mg 80%
Potassium 1058.22mg 23%
Total Carbs 60.91g 20%
Sugars 5.63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 9.74g 39%
Protein 25.42g 51%
Vitamin C 40.9mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 315.1mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.48 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.46g 74%
Cholesterol 10.33mg 20%
Sodium 339.04mg 80%
Potassium 186.23mg 23%
Total Carbs 10.72g 20%
Sugars 0.99g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 39%
Protein 4.47g 51%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 68%
Iron 1.2mg 37%
Calcium 55.5mg 32%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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