Honey Braised Brisket Sliders

These sliders may be small, but they pack a big punch in terms of flavor.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 30 min; Cook Time: 5 hours

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds Star Ranch Angus® brisket point

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced

1/4 cup beef stock

2/3 cup honey, divided

6 sprigs thyme

12 slider buns

3 Roma tomatoes, cut into 12 slices

4 ounces arugula

12 slices Pepper Jack cheese

2 ounces pickle slices

Directions:

Preheat grill on high. Rub each steak with 1 teaspoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Rub brisket with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Combine salt, pepper, paprika and garlic; sprinkle over brisket.

In large skillet, heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over high heat; add brisket and sear 5 minutes per side or until browned. Add onions when browning brisket on the last side. Transfer brisket and onions to a crock pot.

Add stock, 1/2 cup honey and thyme to skillet; stir to deglaze. Pour liquid over brisket in crock pot. Cook for 6 to 7 hours on medium heat or until fork tender.

Shred brisket into chunks; place in large skillet. Drizzle remaining honey, about 3 tablespoons over brisket. Sear brisket, stirring frequently, over medium heat for approximately 4 to 5 minutes until lightly crisped.

Divide shredded brisket among slider buns; garnish with tomato slices, arugula, cheese and pickle slices

SKILLET/PAN-FRYING TIP TIP:
Season beef (directly from the refrigerator), as desired, before placing beef in a preheated skillet (do not overcrowd). Do not add oil or water; do not cover.

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