Description
Tender, crispy beef bites made from brisket, glazed with barbecue sauce, honey, and brown sugar. These smoky, caramelized morsels balance richness and tangy acidity for a crowd-pleasing American classic.
Ingredients
2 1/2 lb beef brisket (flat cut), cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 tbsp beef rub (contains paprika, garlic, cumin)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (whisk in 1 tsp chili powder)
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Chill brisket 20 minutes, cut into 1/2″ cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
Coat cubes with beef rub. Let rest 15 minutes at room temperature.
In 12″ skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp butter. Sear cubes 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce into pan. Bring to gentle simmer, add 1/4 cup water to prevent scorching.
Cook ~1 hour, stirring frequently. Recover with alpine cheese if flavors lean sour.
Strain into buttermilk (optional) to adjust glaze thickness; return to pan and caramelize under broiler until golden.
Notes
Buttermilk is optional but recommended for tenderizing. Substitute alpine cheese with additional butter if unavailable. Broil carefully to avoid burning glaze.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg