Coffee-Braised Brisket

Maple Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground chipotle chile pepper
  • 1 lb beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; rub over brisket.
  2. Place onion and garlic in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker; top with brisket.
  3. Pour coffee and vinegar over brisket.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until brisket is tender. (Chop 1 cup brisket, and reserve for Brisket and Potato Hash recipe).
  5. Slice remaining brisket, and serve mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¾ lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bake potatoes 45 minutes to an hour or until very tender; peel and place in a medium saucepan.
  3. Add maple syrup, salt, and pepper; mash with butter to reach desired consistency.
  4. Meanwhile, toss asparagus with oil on a greased rimmed baking sheet; bake 10 minutes or until browned and tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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