
Pulled Mexican Beef Brisket - 4 Serves
800g Beef Brisket
Mexican Paste
2 Oranges
🌮 Pulled Mexican Beef Brisket (Serves 4)
Ingredients
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800g beef brisket
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Mexican paste
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2 oranges (juice + zest)
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2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 cup beef stock (or water)
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Olive oil, salt & pepper
Method
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Marinate the brisket – Rub the brisket with the Mexican paste, zest of 1 orange, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 mins (overnight if you can for deeper flavour).
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Brown the meat – Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the brisket on all sides until golden brown.
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Add the flavour base – Pour in the juice of both oranges and the beef stock. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any caramelised bits.
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Slow cook – Cover and cook on low heat for 3–4 hours (or 6–7 hours in a slow cooker) until the brisket is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
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Shred & serve – Pull the beef apart with two forks, mix back into the sauce, and let it soak up all that rich, zesty flavour.
Serving ideas
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Load into tacos with fresh coriander, pickled onions, and avo 🥑
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Pile high on nachos with cheese, sour cream & guac
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Serve with Mexican rice and charred corn 🌽