Introduction: Southwestern Fried Brisket & Bacon Sandwich

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Intro:

Hearty and deliciously unique, this sandwich is perfect for lunch or dinner. Smoky brisket & bacon, cheddar cheese, creamy guacamole, sweet tomato, and peppery arugula provide so many layers of complementing flavors, plus it is all sandwiched in a toasty brioche bun. What’s not to love?

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

1 brioche hamburger bun

2 tablespoons prepared guacamole

1 plum tomato, sliced into ¼-inch thick slices

1/3 cup loosely packed fresh arugula

2 slices hickory smoked bacon, cut in half

4 slices (5-6 oz. total) smoked brisket

2 (1 oz.) slices sharp cheddar cheese

Supplies

Supplies and tools:

10-inch non-stick skillet with lid

knife

spatula

Step 1: Toast Bun

Brush butter on split sides of bun halves. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast bun halves in skillet, butter side down, until golden brown. Remove to a work surface.

Step 2: Add Ingredients to Bun

Spread toasted sides of bun with guacamole. Add arugula to bun bottom and three tomato slices to bun top. Set aside.

Step 3: Cook Bacon

Add bacon to skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove to paper towels.

Step 4: Fry Brisket and Add Cheese

Remove all of fat from skillet except 2 teaspoons. Add brisket to skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until brisket just begins to brown, turning once. Once brisket is turned, push two slices of brisket close together and add a slice of cheese on top. Repeat for remaining two slices of brisket and slice of cheese. Place a lid on skillet then remove from heat. Set aside for 1 minute.

Step 5: Finish Brisket Stack

Remove lid and arrange half-slices of bacon onto one cheese-topped pair of brisket slices then stack other cheese-topped pair of brisket slices onto bacon.

Step 6: Finish Sandwich and Serve

Use a spatula to place brisket stack on arugula-topped bun bottom. Carefully place tomato-topped bun top on top of brisket stack. Arrange sandwich on a plate. Serve with potato chips if desired. Garnish plate as desired. Serve immediately. Serves 1.