Description
Smoky Texas-style brisket melds with zesty jalapeños, tangy pickles, and melted cheese in this mouthwatering pie. Hearty flavors dance together, promising a bold culinary journey that will satisfy your craving for authentic southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked brisket, shredded
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Accent and Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pickled jalapenos, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dill pickles, sliced
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Topping:
- BBQ sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the 9-inch pie dish by lining the bottom with the first pastry crust, ensuring complete coverage of the dish surface.
- Create an even foundation by distributing the tender, shredded brisket across the entire bottom layer of the crust.
- Strategically arrange thin jalapeño slices and tangy pickle pieces over the brisket layer, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the jalapeño and pickle layer, creating a rich and melty texture.
- Carefully position the second pie crust on top, meticulously crimping and sealing the edges to prevent filling leakage.
- Using a sharp knife, create several small ventilation slits in the top crust to allow steam escape during baking.
- Gently brush the entire upper crust with beaten egg, promoting a lustrous, golden-brown finish.
- Transfer the pie to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the crust transforms into a rich golden color and the interior begins to bubble.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to rest and slightly cool for easier slicing. Optional: serve with complementary BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Tenderize brisket overnight in a slow cooker for melt-in-your-mouth texture that elevates the pie’s overall flavor profile.
- Remove jalapeno seeds for milder heat, allowing more people to enjoy the dish without overwhelming spiciness.
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken as a quick alternative to brisket for busy home cooks wanting a faster preparation method.
- Chill the pie crust before assembling to ensure a flakier, more structured final result that holds its shape beautifully when sliced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg