The first thing someone always comments on posts like this is: WHAT??? Who has leftover brisket?
Well, some people do. And while, of course, brisket is delicious on its own, sometimes it’s also delicious stuffed inside things or shifted into a brand new, tasty creation. Like these nine amazing recipes you should try if, by some miracle, you have some leftover brisket.
1. Brisket Tacos with Carrot Slaw
Slow-cooked until tender and shreddable, juicy brisket is stuffed into a tortilla with a zesty slaw for a burst of summertime freshness. Whoever said brisket was only for the holidays clearly hasn’t tried these tacos.
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The national dish of Thailand gets a Jewish twist with braised brisket. Sweet, sour, salty and umami, this pad Thai recipe hits every spot.
3. Brisket Hash with Fried Eggs from Andrew Zimmern
Breakfast for dinner doesn’t get any better than this brisket hash, topped with a fried egg and leftover gravy.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and Helene Cohen Bludman’s mother’s refusal to toss out leftover brisket inspired the invention of these blintzes. Serve with applesauce, of course.
5. Pulled Brisket-Topped Latkes
You can use any brisket recipe for this indulgent recipe, aka The Ninth Miracle of Hanukkah.
6. Brisket Nachos from Spicy Southern Kitchen
The perfect game day food (or fun weeknight dinner!), shred up your leftover brisket and load it on top of crunchy tortilla chips along with any toppings you like — salsa, guac, corn and beyond!
Brighten up your brisket with a little spice, a little zing and a party-in-your-mouth passion fruit chimmichuri.
8. Brisket-Stuffed Papas Rellenas
These golden, crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-middle stuffed potato balls are the best respite to the repetitive nature of leftovers (and perfect for Hanukkah).
9. French Onion Brisket Pasta
The only thing better than Jake Cohen’s French onion brisket is leftover French onion brisket braising liquid eaten with pasta (see Step 6).
