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Holiday Braised Brisket with Mac and Cheese
Hoofdgerecht

Holiday Braised Brisket with Mac and Cheese

4 u 30 minVoor 6Nutri-Score D€€€
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Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • beef brisket (one quarter of a whole brisket)Vlees1,4 kg
  • leeks (cut down)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • sweet onion (sliced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • salt (for seasoning the meat)Kruiden en specerijen8 g
  • black pepper (for seasoning the meat)Kruiden en specerijen4 g
  • garlic powder (for seasoning the meat)Kruiden en specerijen6 g
  • paprika (for seasoning the meat)Kruiden en specerijen6 g
  • French onion seasoning (Kinder's style)Kruiden en specerijen10 g
  • water (for the braising sauce)Overig480 ml
  • red wine (Pinot Noir)Dranken480 ml
  • au jus gravy mix (one packet)Voorraadkast1 stuk
  • carrots (large, cut into pieces)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • celery stalks (diced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • garlic (one whole head)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • honey (for drizzling)Voorraadkast15 ml
  • milk (for the mac and cheese)Zuivel240 ml
  • heavy whipping creamZuivel240 ml
  • cream cheeseZuivel115 g
  • sharp cheddar (shredded)Zuivel200 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Zuivel150 g
  • gouda (shredded)Zuivel150 g
  • dried mustard powderKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • black pepper (for the mac and cheese)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • paprika (for the mac and cheese)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • garlic powder (for the mac and cheese)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • macaroni (cooked)Granen400 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

888kcal

Koolhydraten
63 g
Eiwitten
50 g
Vetten
48 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Braadpan
  • Koekenpan
  • Steelpan
  • Ovenschaal
  • Oven
  • Kookplaat

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Bereiding

  1. Sauté the leeks and onion

    • Cut down the leeks and slice the sweet onion.
    • Sauté them until nicely caramelized.
    Stap 1
  2. Season and sear the brisket

    • Season the brisket with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and French onion seasoning.
    • Sear it on each side in a hot pan.
    Stap 2
  3. Prepare the braising sauce

    • Mix the water, red wine and au jus gravy mix.
    • Pour the sauce into the Dutch oven with the meat.
    Stap 3
  4. Add the vegetables and honey

    • Add the carrots, diced celery and the whole head of garlic.
    • Drizzle a little honey over the top.
    Stap 4
  5. Braise the brisket

    • Cover and slow cook in the oven at 150 °C, about 1 to 1.5 hours per pound.
    Stap 5
  6. Start the cheese sauce

    • Warm the milk, heavy whipping cream and cream cheese together until combined.
    Stap 6
  7. Melt the cheeses

    • Add the sharp cheddar, mozzarella and gouda.
    • Cook low and slow so the sauce does not curdle.
    Stap 7
  8. Season the cheese sauce

    • Stir in the dried mustard powder, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
    • Do not add salt, the cheese is already salty.
    Stap 8
  9. Assemble the mac and cheese

    • Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
    • Layer in a baking dish with extra cheese between the layers.
    Stap 9
  10. Bake the mac and cheese

    • Bake at 175 °C until creamy and golden.
    Stap 10
  11. Finish the brisket

    • Take the brisket out of the oven and pop out the garlic cloves.
    • Rub the softened garlic all over the meat, then shred it.
    Stap 11