Brisket Queso Mac n’ Cheese

8m
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Trim exterior fat off the brisket and slice it into small chunks.
  2. 2In the slow cooker, toss the brisket with red enchilada sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, green chiles, honey, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. 3Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 5-6+ hours.
  4. 4Shred the brisket in the pot and mix well.
  5. 5Add half-cooked pasta (shells are used in the video).
  6. 6Pour the high-protein cheese sauce over the pasta and brisket mixture.
  7. 7Stir everything and cover to let the pasta finish cooking and the sauce thicken for 20-25 minutes on high.
  8. 8Toss in some cilantro for extra flavor.

Ingredients

  • 900 g flat cut brisket, fat removed
  • 120 g red enchilada sauce
  • 400 g crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 200 g chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 45 g green chiles
  • 60 g honey
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 100 g American cheese
  • 150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 80 g red enchilada sauce
  • 5 g nutritional yeast
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 120 ml milk

Equipment

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