Wasabi-Beer Braised Brisket

Wasabi-Beer Braised Brisket

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 10 Servings • 30 Min. Prep Time • 4 Hr. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 boneless beef brisket, flat cut (4 to 4-1/2 lb.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 medium onions, each cut into 12 wedges
1 bottle (12 oz.) beer
1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce
2 tsp. wasabi paste
Coleslaw (recipe follows)
3 whole wheat baguettes, cut into 10-12 pieces (4-1/2 to 5 in. each), split

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press garlic evenly onto all surfaces of beef brisket. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Place brisket in skillet; brown evenly. Remove brisket from skillet; season with salt and pepper.

2. Add onions to large stockpot or large baking pan. Place brisket over onions. Stir in beer and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 3-1/2 to 4 hr. or until beef is fork-tender.

3. Meanwhile, prepare coleslaw.

4. Remove brisket; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 min. Stir in wasabi paste.

5. Carve brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Return beef to cooking liquid; keep warm. Divide beef and onions evenly over roll bottoms; close sandwiches. Serve remaining sauce for dipping, if desired. Serve with coleslaw.

* Coleslaw: Combine 1/2 c. rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger and 2 tsp. honey in large bowl. Add 1 pkg. (16 oz.) coleslaw mix and 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded red cabbage; toss to coat. Season with salt, if desired.

* Nutrition information per serving of 1/10 of recipe.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 519; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Total Carbs: 51g; Fiber: 7g; Protein: 41g; Sodium: 1005mg;