04/06/2025
Southern Brisket Beans 🍖🫘
Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients
¼ cup butter 🧈
¾ pound cooked brisket, shredded
1 large onion, diced 🧅
4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tbsp chili powder 🌶
2 tsp ground cumin 🌿
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 cup ketchup 🍅
¾ cup apple cider vinegar 🍏
⅓ cup brown sugar 🍯
4 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
⅓ cup water 💧
👨🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Sauté Onion & Garlic
Melt ¼ cup butter in a stockpot or large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Add Spices
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring, for an additional 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
Add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4️⃣ Combine Beans & Brisket
Add the pinto beans and shredded brisket to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in ⅓ cup water and stir again. Cover and let simmer for about 8–10 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Serve your Southern Brisket Beans hot and enjoy the delicious flavors! 😋