Mexican Brisket

My Mexican Brisket takes 5 minutes to prep and a total of 1 hour and 25 minutes to make; it’s the perfect main for your Shabbos table!

The fabulous mix of spices is what makes this brisket “Mexican.” I use a mix of cumin, coriander and ancho chili powder. It’s the ancho chili powder that gives this recipe its Mexican feel. It’s a nice mild-to-moderately hot chile powder. Purchase pure powder, without additives or preservatives, for best flavor. Use it in everything — sauces, soups, stews, and of course, chili.

After 1 hour and 20 minutes, your brisket will be tender and tasty and it will slice easily (like for a sandwich). Cook it for another 2 hours, as some people prefer, and the meat will break apart easily, just melting in your mouth. There are no rules with this one. I leave you free to experiment and interpret. It’s up to you.

Other delicious brisket recipes include: Brisket in Wine Sauce, Braised Brisket and Roots, and Oven Barbecued Brisket.

Mexican Brisket

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

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Servings

6 Servings

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried coriander
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1 2½-pound beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Rub spice mixture all over the meat.
• Heat evoo in an ovenproof heavy-bottomed pan, such as a Dutch oven.
• Over high heat, brown brisket for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. 
• When meat is brown, add broth, cover, and place in oven at 375°F for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Source: Quick & Kosher Meals in Minutes