Description
A hearty and flavorful beef brisket sandwich made with tender shredded meat, tangy pickles, and crisp cabbage on toasted gluten-free buns.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef brisket
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cups water (or enough to partially cover brisket)
- 1 mushroom bouillon cube
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 cups leftover brisket
- 4 hamburger buns (gluten-free) (or hearty rolls)
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles (bread and butter)
- 2–3 tbsp mayo
- 2–3 tbsp barbecue sauce (or ketchup)
- Extra toppings of choice (lettuce, onions, cheese)
Instructions
- Pat the brisket dry and season with salt. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket on all sides until browned.
- Transfer brisket to a slow cooker. Add water, mushroom bouillon cube, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Remove brisket, shred into bite-sized pieces, and reserve broth for later use.
- If using leftover brisket, reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- Toast gluten-free buns until golden and spread mayo or preferred sauce on both halves.
- Layer shredded brisket onto the bottom bun, then add cabbage, pickles, and any desired toppings.
- Spoon barbecue sauce or ketchup over the brisket and close with the top bun.
- Serve warm, optionally sliced in half.
Notes
- Use leftover brisket to significantly reduce cooking time.
- Reserve cooking liquid to keep brisket moist when reheating.
- Swap mayo with horseradish aioli for extra flavor.
- Store leftover brisket in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add cheese or caramelized onions for a richer sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
