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Make lunch a whole lot better with a smoked brisket torta... Heated ciabatta roll, melted provolone, crispy brisket beef, slaw, refried beans, and a drizzle of hot sauce. What a sandwich! Serve with a cold glass of brown ale, it's a perfect pairing.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/smoked-brisket-tortas

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
Refried beans
Iceberg slaw
Brisket and assembly
Refried beans
1

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans and 1/2 cup water; coarsely mash with a spoon or a potato masher. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Iceberg slaw
2

Whisk lime juice and sour cream in a medium bowl to blend. Add lettuce, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Brisket and assembly
3

Preheat oven to 350°. Place rolls cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet; top bottom halves with cheese. Toast until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

4

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook brisket until crisp, about 1 minute per side.

5

Spread top half of each roll with some mayonnaise, then avocado. Spoon refried beans over melted cheese; top with brisket, iceberg slaw, hot pepper sauce, and top half of bun.

6

DO AHEAD: Refried beans can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before using.

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Ingredients

Refried beans
Iceberg slaw
Brisket and assembly

Directions

Refried beans
1

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans and 1/2 cup water; coarsely mash with a spoon or a potato masher. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Iceberg slaw
2

Whisk lime juice and sour cream in a medium bowl to blend. Add lettuce, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Brisket and assembly
3

Preheat oven to 350°. Place rolls cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet; top bottom halves with cheese. Toast until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

4

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook brisket until crisp, about 1 minute per side.

5

Spread top half of each roll with some mayonnaise, then avocado. Spoon refried beans over melted cheese; top with brisket, iceberg slaw, hot pepper sauce, and top half of bun.

6

DO AHEAD: Refried beans can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before using.

Smoked Brisket Tortas