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    The Best Leftover Brisket Recipes

    April 19, 2019 By Mary Leave a Comment

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    We’ve got you covered on the best leftover brisket recipes! From brisket nachos to brisket empanadas, we’ve tried it all and compiled this list of all the ways you can used brisket in a new and fresh recipe. 

    Whole Beef Brisket on the smoker

    Okay okay, so before you make any jokes — “Who the heck ever has leftover brisket?” Or, one of my favorites, “If you have leftover brisket you must be doing it wrong.” Ha ha, get your laughs out — let’s talk about the truth of brisket.

    The truth is, when you are practicing at your brisket game, it’s likely you’re going to have leftovers. It happens. And no, it doesn’t mean that you did a bad job. A great brisket is RICH in flavor, and personally I can only enjoy a few pieces before I need to cut myself off. And let’s be honest, even the smallest briskets are pretty big, especially if you’re just feeding a small family.

    We smoke our briskets, but no matter how you cook it — braised, baked, heck even Instant pot — all of these leftover brisket recipes would be great uses for that tender and delicious meat. But, of course, you just can’t beat a perfectly tender, juicy, smoky, smoked brisket! It’s one of the holy grails of BBQ.

    But first, you need a good brisket recipe before you even yield any leftovers. Here are our two favorite:

    • Smoked Beef Brisket
    • Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends

    We also have a great Merlot mopped brisket in our cookbook for more inspiration.


    Brisket Chili

    Since I led off with that one it’s only fair to start with it. This is a multi-award-winning leftover brisket recipe for chili! We’ve even had readers email us to say they entered this chili in chili cook-offs and won first prize.

    This chili is smoky, a touch spicy, rich, and jam packed with flavor. It’s actually quite controversial too.

    Award Winning Smoked Beef Brisket Chili
    Smoked Brisket Chili (recipe and video)
    Award-Winning Smoked Beef Brisket Chili. The perfect use for leftover brisket. You’re going to love this! 
    Full Recipe

    Texas Chili

    Modify this recipe that calls for chuck meat with leftover brisket. You will not be sad. But it is spicy!

    A bowl of Texas Chili
    Authentic Texas Chili Recipe – No Beans
    Meat, beer, chile. The basics for this authentic and spicy Texas chili recipe.
    Full Recipe

    Smoked Brisket Tacos

    May seem obvious and easy, but there are few things in the world more satisfying than a good taco. And smoked brisket makes for the greatest tacos ever.

    Brisket Tacos
    Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos
    A simple and delicious brisket taco recipe for leftover smoked brisket.
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    Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    These make me hungry just looking at them! Warmed up brisket mixed with melted cheddar cheese, on toasted sourdough. Add some smoked tomato bisque and I’m set for LIFE!

    Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese
    Smoked Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
    An incredible use for leftover brisket — Smoked Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. And several other uses for leftover smoked brisket. 
    Full Recipe

    Brisket Enchiladas

    Want to really go over the top with leftover brisket recipes? Make your whole neighborhood happy with a batch of these enchiladas. Meaty, cheesy, and covered in a rich red chili sauce. This is the ultimate comfort food.

    a pan of smoked enchiladas
    Beef Enchiladas made with Smoked Brisket
    Beef Brisket Enchiladas are the ultimate use for leftover brisket for any Mexican food lover! These beef enchiladas are made with smoked brisket, but you can sub almost any cut of beef for these indulgent enchiladas. 
    Full Recipe

    Smoked Brisket Nachos

    Some might credit this recipe for the start of our catering company, Ember & Vine. It was a story that garnered national attention and the grand prize in a BBQ recipe competition! It is LEGIT!

    Brisket Nachos
    Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos
    Brisket Nachos are the perfect use for leftover smoked beef brisket. Create a rich chili out of leftover brisket and use that chili to make indulgent, spicy, cheesy, nachos.
    Full Recipe

    Smoked Brisket Bruschetta

    Having friends over for a cookout and looking for a fun and different appetizer to serve? These are not only gorgeous, but probably the most flavorful bruschetta a BBQ lover could ask for.

    Brisket Bruschetta Crostini on a platter.
    Brisket Bruschetta Recipe
    A great use for leftover brisket. Brisket Bruschetta with a crema sauce drizzled over the top.
    Full Recipe

    Smoked Brisket Empanadas

    I’m pretty sure these are one of my favorite leftover brisket recipes. Take some help from the store and use a store-bought pastry dough for these treats I can only describe as pure brisket goodness. They’re filled with a combination of leftover brisket, some sweet bell peppers, jalapeño, BBQ sauce, and more, then wrapped in the pastry dough, baked to perfection and dipped in a Crème Fraîche BBQ Dipping Sauce. I could eat these for daaaaaayys.

    Beef Empanadas with leftover brisket
    Beef Empanadas with Smoked Brisket
    Beef Empanadas are an incredible use for leftover smoked brisket and great appetizer idea for the holidays. Combine brisket, sautéed vegetables, herbs and spices rolled in puffed pastry dough and served with a creamy crème fraîche BBQ dip.
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    Smoked Brisket Pizza

    Use your own homemade dough or a store-bought to make the ultimate brisket pizza. This will make for the perfect Friday night! Throw in a bottle of wine and you’re set!

    Smoked Brisket Pizza
    Smoked Beef Brisket Pizza
    A perfect use for leftover smoked beef brisket. Smoked Brisket Pizza. A great treat for parties or a fun dinner.
    Full Recipe

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