8 Ways to Use Leftover Brisket

Brisket is a monster-sized cut that's bound to result in leftovers. Here's some ways to put that smoked beef to good use, whether you have just a little or a lot on your hands.

Brisket Tacos

Simple salt and pepper seasoned smoked brisket is piled into warm and soft flour tortillas and then topped with pickled red onions, fresh jalapeños, Longhorn cheddar, and sour cream to create a taco that delivers some of the best Texas flavors.

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Brisket, Cheese, and Jalapeño Kolaches

Smoked brisket, fresh jalapeños, and Longhorn cheddar cement the taste of Texas in these sweet dough creations brought to the Lone Star state by way of Czech immigrants.

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Barbecue Brisket Tamales

American barbecue flavor finds a welcome home in Mexican-style tamales in this recipe.

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Brisket Cheesesteaks

Making great use of leftover brisket, the strong smokiness and beefiness is well paired with a green chili queso and pickled red onions in these incredible cheesesteaks.

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Smoked Brisket Chili

Smoky brisket finds a welcome home in a rich and spicy gravy in this incredibly satisfying chili recipe.

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Brisket Waffle Fries

These crispy waffle fries make for one incredibly tasty use for leftover brisket, which is paired with melted cheddar, barbecue sauce, scallion, pickled red onions, and fresh jalapeños.

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Burnt Ends

The rise of burnt ends is just—these little cubes of double smoked brisket point have a rich, crunchy bark paired with a tender, juicy, and beefy interior that makes them a barbecue super food.

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Smoked Brisket Tamale Pie

Leftover barbecued brisket provides an extra hearty base for this tamale pie that has a smokiness which is well paired with the earthy and spicy chili and sweet cornbread crust.

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