Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket
Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket layers smoky heat with bright, tangy tomatillos and a hint of sweetness, yielding fork-tender meat in a rich, peppery sauce. It’s a bold, comforting main perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece on game day. Spoon the sauce over the slices and serve with warm tortillas, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the tomatillos, chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, water, salt, and brown sugar into a food processor and blend until smooth. Set the mixture aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker with the lid off over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the brisket to the pressure cooker and sear it on both sides. Pour the tomatillo mixture over the brisket, bring it to a boil, and put the lid on the cooker. When it reaches pressure, adjust the heat so the cooker holds medium pressure, and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 3
Let the cooker release pressure naturally (do not use the quick-release), and remove the brisket. Serve hot, with the tomatillo sauce on the side.
- Calories 424.99 kcal High 21%
- Protein 48.23 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 17.68 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.7 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.77 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.75 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1281.5 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 5.69 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 10.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 14.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 11.94 mg Good Source 66%
- Potassium 312.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 25.15 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Brown Sugar, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Crushed Tomatillos. Each serving provides about 424.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Brown Sugar, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Crushed Tomatillos, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 424.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket healthy?
- Chipotle-Tomatillo Braised Beef Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 424.99 calories and 48.23 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1281.5 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.77 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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