Tangy Tomato Brisket Food

TANGY TOMATO BRISKET

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic.
• If the meat is too big to lie flat in you slow cooker, cut it in half; season the meat generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat; when oil is hot, brown the brisket very well, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
• Add the onions to the skillet and cook, stirring a few times, until browned or even a bit blackened on the edges, 5-7 minutes.
• Put half the onions in the slow cooker (if you have cut the brisket into 2 pieces, place 1/3 of the onions in the cooker).
• Smear the tomato paste mixture thickly on both sides of the brisket and place in the cooker, with the fattier side facing up.
• Top with the remaining onions (if you have cut your brisket into 2 pieces, place 1/3 of the onions between the two pieces of brisket, and the remaining onions on top of the second piece).
• Pour any meat juices from the plate over the brisket.
• Cover and cook on LOW 5-7 hours, until the brisket is tender when pierced with a fork.

TANGY BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes. , Place brisket in a roasting pan. Add 3 cups of sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 4 hours or until tender, basting occasionally. Skim fat. To serve, thinly slice across the grain. Top with remaining sauce if desired.

CATAHOULA BRISKET IN SPICY BEER & TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spice mix: Combine all ingredients; blend well.
• You will not need all of the mix.
• Save remainder for another use (chili, pot roast, stews, ribs, pork roast and the like).
• Season brisket with 3 tablespoons spice mix.
• Season flour with 4 tablespoons spice mix.
• Dust meat with seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add meat; sear on both sides.
• Remove to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
• When hot, add onions, carrots, jalapeno and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
• Add Roma tomatoes; cook until they break down.
• Add canned tomatoes and chipotles.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook to a stewlike consistency.
• Add beer and stock.
• Return meat to pot, cover loosely with foil; place in oven.
• Roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until tender.
• Remove brisket; set aside.
• Reduce sauce until slightly thickened, then strain out solids.
• Transfer solids to a blender; liquefy with a small amount of sauce.
• Mix blended solids back into sauce.
• Add vinegar and lime juice.
• Adjust seasoning.
• Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• When ready to serve, slice thinly and briefly reheat in sauce.

BRISKET WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Season brisket with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown brisket in oil over medium-high heat. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic until tender. Place brisket over onions. Add the wine or broth, tomatoes, celery, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf., Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Add carrots; bake 1 hour longer or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf. Cool for 1 hour; cover and refrigerate overnight., Trim visible fat from brisket and skim fat from tomato mixture. Thinly slice beef across the grain. In a saucepan, warm tomato mixture; transfer to a shallow roasting pan. Top with sliced beef. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve sauce over beef.