Beef Brisket Loaded Fries

Crispy golden fries loaded with slow-cooked, fall-apart beef in a honey BBQ sauce.

Beef Brisket Loaded Fries is one of my ultimate comfort foods. With just a few pantry staples for the rub and a simple homemade honey BBQ sauce, I can get it prepped in under 5 minutes, then let the slow-cooker work its magic all day. There isn’t even any searing required – you simply rub the brisket in a mixture of smoky, flavoursome herbs and spices, then pop it in the slow-cooker and pour over the sweet and tangy sauce. What you end up with is the most INCREDIBLE fall-apart meat (in a gorgeous sauce), which you then shred and pile onto crispy fries and top with gooey melted cheese. I finish the dish with some finely chopped white onion, tomato and spring onion (scallion) for freshness, but I’ve also given other suggestions for what you could add.

This is a meal that’s super easy to make at home but feels like such a treat. The beef can be refrigerated or frozen and repurposed in so many different ways (brisket grilled sandwich or sliders with slaw, anyone?!). Although I’ve provided details for how to make your own thick-cut fries, you could speed things up by using store-bought freezer fries or wedges.

What other toppings can I add?

Try topping with fresh or pickled jalapeños, guacamole, corn kernels or a drizzle of sriracha mayo, Honey Mustard Mayo Dressing or Avocado Ranch Dressing.

How can I make this recipe even faster?

Use store-bought freezer fries (idealy waffle/lattice-cut) or thick or sweet potato fries if you’re short on time and want to make this an even faster dinner! You could even try loading up hash browns or Tater Tots.

Watch how to make Beef Brisket Loaded Fries

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Beef Brisket Loaded Fries is a crowd-pleasing, comfort dish perfect for any day of the week! Tender, smoky honey BBQ shredded beef brisket over crispy homemade fries, topped with melty cheese and spring onion (scallion).

• Total Time: Approx. 12 hours
• Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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BBQ BRISKET

• 1.8–2 kg (4 lb–4 lb 6 oz) beef brisket
• 1 tbsp dried thyme (or dried oregano)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp sea salt flakes
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)

HONEY BBQ SAUCE

• 1 cup (250 ml) tomato ketchup
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
• ¼ firmly packed cup (50 g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

FRIES

• 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) large white potatoes (roughly 4–6 potatoes, depending on their size), peeled or unpeeled (I leave them unpeeled), sliced into thick fries or wedges (see note 1)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp sea salt flakes
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder

TO SERVE

• 2 cups (250 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend (can be substituted with your favourite melting cheese, such as colby, cheddar or monterey jack)
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1 spring onion (scallion), finely sliced

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Instructions

1. Season beef – Place the beef brisket on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the meat with the thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper, onion powder and chilli powder (if using). Rub the seasoning all over the meat, using your hands to coat it as evenly as you can. Place the brisket into the base of a slow-cooker, along with any extra seasoning left on the plate.
2. Make sauce – In a separate medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the honey BBQ sauce. Pour the sauce over the brisket – it won’t be completely submerged, and that is okay!
3. Slow-cook beef – Cook on low for 10–11 hours, or on high for 6–7 hours, or until pull-apart tender.
4. Shred beef – Shred the brisket using two forks. If you would like a thicker sauce, continue cooking the brisket for up to 30 minutes on high, with the slow-cooker lid off.
5. Make fries – Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced).
6. Add the fries to a large baking tray lined with baking (parchment) paper (use two trays if needed to avoid the potatoes overlapping). Add the olive oil, salt, sweet paprika and onion powder. Toss to coat using your hands or tongs. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until lightly golden-brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. If using two trays, place one in the bottom and one in the top of the oven. Flip the trays once halfway through cooking.
7. Melt cheese – Arrange the fries on a serving platter, spoon the brisket over the top and generously top with cheese.
8. Place back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
9. Serve – Top with the tomato and white onion and garnish with the spring onion.

Equipment

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Notes

Note 1 – Use store-bought freezer fries (idealy waffle/lattice-cut) or thick or sweet potato fries if you’re short on time and want to make this an even faster dinner! You could even try loading up hash browns or Tater Tots.

Make Ahead

Marinated brisket and the honey BBQ sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge prior to reheating in the microwave for best results. Leftover ideas – Try a beef brisket toastie (grilled sandwich) with cheese and pickles, or brisket sliders with coleslaw!

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: up to 11 hours (slow cooker) + 45 minutes (oven)
• Category: Beef, Party Food, Comfort Food
• Method: Slow Cooker, Bake
• Cuisine: BBQ-Inspired