Jul 14 2026
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Brisket Nachos Recipe

Inspired by Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen
Time4h
Serves6

slow braised brisket, queso blanco, jalapeño, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, crema, guacamole, cotija cheese

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Queso Blanco

Toppings

Method

Brisket Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and sear it on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Braise the Brisket

    Pour in the beef broth and add smoked paprika and cumin. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 3-4 hours, until the brisket is tender and easily shredded.

  4. 4

    Shred the Brisket

    Remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks. Return the shredded brisket to the pot and stir to combine with the juices.

Queso Blanco Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Queso

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded white cheddar and Monterey jack cheese with milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.

  2. 6

    Thicken Queso

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the cheese mixture to thicken it, adding jalapeño to taste.

Assembling the Nachos

  1. 7

    Layer the Chips

    Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or platter.

  2. 8

    Add Brisket

    Evenly distribute the shredded brisket over the chips.

  3. 9

    Pour Queso

    Drizzle the queso blanco generously over the brisket and chips.

  4. 10

    Top with Extras

    Add pico de gallo, pickled red onion, crema, guacamole, and crumbled cotija cheese on top of the nachos.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your brisket nachos!

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