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Brisket Nachos
JoAnn Johnson

Brisket Nachos

A great recipe to use up those brisket leftovers from a competition.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cups chopped, leftover brisket
  • 1 Old El Paso refried beans
  • 2 cups chopped romain lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresyly grated Monteray Jack cheese
  • 1 cup warmed, Queso cheese dip
  • 1 bag Tostitios chips dispersed among servings

Method
 

  1. Spread Tostitos chips on serving platter, or on individual plates (25 chips on each serving plate)
  2. Warm refried beans in a saucepan on the cook top, or microwave for 5 minutes, stirring every two mintues.
  3. Prepare lettuce, tomatoes, scallions and cheese. Set aside.
  4. In a 10"nonstick skillet, add 1/2 Tablespoon of Olive oil. Put on mediuam heat.
    Once heated, add the chopped shallot, stir frequently. Cook for apporoximately 3-4 minutes. Do not let it burn.
  5. Add chopped brisket to the skillet. Heat through, stir occassionaly.
  6. While brisket warms, heat up the queso cheese dip in the microwave for approximately 60-90 seconds.
  7. Remove brisket from heat and prepare portions.
  8. Spread a layer of refried beans on top of each nacho portion.
  9. Spread the warmed brisket & shallot mixture on top of the beans.
  10. Drizzle on a layer of queso cheese dip, followed by a layer of the shredded cheddar and Monteray Jack cheese.
  11. Place each plate portion in the microwave for 35 seconds to force the cheeses to melt together.
  12. Remove from microwave and top with lettuce, scallions and tomatoes.
  13. Serve with sour cream or guamole on the side.