Indulge your taste buds with the incredible flavors of our Caramelized Pasilla Brisket recipe. This dish is a celebration of Mexican culinary traditions, combining the tender and succulent brisket with the deep and smoky notes of pasilla chilies. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave you craving more.

The key to the intense flavor profile of this dish lies in the caramelization process. By searing the brisket to develop a rich brown crust, we create a depth of flavor that perfectly complements the pasilla chilies. The pasilla chilies, with their mild heat and complex taste, add a distinctive smoky sweetness to the dish, elevating it to a whole new level. Enjoy!

-MBK

Caramelized Pasilla Brisket

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 3 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Ingredients

2 ounces about 5 to 6 dried pasilla chiles stemmed and seeded
3 pounds beef brisket trimmed
2 tsp. kosher or coarse sea salt divided
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos husked rinsed, quartered
1 large white onion cut into chunks
10 garlic cloves peeled
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces or 1/2 cup grated piloncillo or brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes halved
1 1/2 pounds carrots peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
Heat up a comal or skillet over medium heat, then toast the pasilla chiles for about 1 to 2 minutes, flipping with tongs as they toast. Remove from heat and place in a bowl.
Season the meat with 1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large casserole or roasting pan set over high heat. Brown the meat for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the toasted pasilla chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, chicken broth, piloncillo, the remaining teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Make sure chiles are covered with the broth.
Cover and seal tight with a lid or aluminum foil. Place in the oven and braise for 3 to 3-and-a-half hours, or until meat is tender.
Remove from the oven. Remove the meat and place on a chopping board.
In a pot with salted boiling water, cook the potatoes and the carrots for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and reserve.
Pour all the remaining contents of the roasting pan into the jar of a blender and puree until completely smooth. Pour the sauce back into roasting pan.
Slice the meat against the grain into about 1/2 to 3/4-inch slices and return it to the roasting pan. Add the potatoes and carrots, cover everything with the sauce. Cover the dish and return to oven for another 30 minutes. Remove the lid or aluminum foil, return to the oven and cook uncovered for another 30 minutes.