This Chopped Brisket Sandwich is a great use of leftovers from your latest barbecue, with juicy beef brisket smothered in tangy chipotle BBQ sauce and served on a brioche bun.
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Why this Chopped Brisket Sandwich Recipe is a Keeper
If you have enough brisket left over after a cookout, this beef recipe is a great way to use your leftover meat. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for sandwiches using leftover brisket:
- 15 Minute Meal: With pre smoked brisket, these sandwiches only take 15 minutes to make. Make one sandwich, or a batch of them for the whole family.
- Simple Ingredients: All of the ingredients for barbecue brisket sandwiches can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Adaptable: Add any toppings you’d like, or try your favorite recipe for barbecue sauce.
If you’re looking for more delicious recipes, try these: Air Fryer Shrimp Po Boy, Porchetta Sandwich, and Air Fryer Chick Fil A Sandwich, or try new recipes every week. If you liked this one, leave a review in the comment section.
Should I Trim My Brisket when I make a Brisket Sandwich?
If you don’t want to leave too much fat on your brisket, you also want to leave some, so it doesn’t dry out. It’s recommended to leave about 1/4 inch of fat on the brisket.
Ingredient Notes to Make this Recipe for Leftover Smoked Brisket Sandwiches
- Brisket: If you’re asking yourself what to do with leftover brisket after a barbecue, this recipe is a great use for it. However, if you’re making brisket from scratch, try our recipe.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Leftover Brisket Sandwiches
- Slaw: Top your brisket sandwiches with coleslaw.
- Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce, or top with hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or ketchup instead. Use as much or as little as you’d like; use extra sauce if desired.
- Buns: This smoky brisket recipe uses brioche buns, but you can also use ciabatta.
- Slow Cooking: You can make delicious slow cooker brisket and BBQ sauce if you don’t have a smoker.
- Brisket Rub: Next time you cook a brisket, a smoky rub can add a lot of flavors. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make smoked brisket from my friends at the NY Beef Council. The process of smoking a brisket had always intimidated me, but I learned just how easy, and fun, it really was. The meat was incredibly tender, and the flavor is amazing! It started with a flavorful rub made from paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, brown sugar, pepper and other spices. (Grab my BBQ Rub recipe).
Pro Tip to Love this Recipe
Chopping incorporates the crispy edges and fatty bits throughout the sandwich, delivering concentrated flavor in every bite. The contrasting textures of tender meat and crispy bits add another layer of interest.
How to Make a Beef Brisket Sandwich
These sandwiches are made with juicy and tender brisket slices and covered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Just follow the simple steps of this easy recipe to learn how to make a brisket sandwich. Let’s get cooking!
These are the basic steps to make BBQ brisket sandwiches. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and serving suggestions.
1. Cook the Brisket
Add leftover beef brisket and chipotle BBQ sauce to a large saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling and brisket is heated through.
2. Assemble the Sandwiches
Scoop 1/2 cup of chopped brisket per sandwich onto each roll or bread bun. Serve chopped beef sandwiches with pickles on the side or crunchy potato chips.
BBQ Brisket Sandwich Recipe FAQs
While shredded brisket or sliced brisket work fine, it’s recommended that you chop the brisket into bite-sized pieces. That way, you can make this delicious BBQ recipe with tons of flavor.
For the ultimate brisket sandwich, you can add all your favorite toppings. You can top the brisket with pickled red onions, sliced pickles, or chili peppers, or a slice of gouda cheese.
Reheat brisket in the oven or on the stovetop on medium heat. If you have frozen brisket, thaw the cut of meat in the fridge first.
Expert Tips to Make this Delicious Recipe
- Cheese: Add your favorite cheese to this smoked brisket recipe.
- Slaw: A crunch slaw adds another dimension to this classic BBQ meal. Try Creamy Coleslaw or Asian Slaw.
- Shortcut tip: Use pre cooked brisket from the supermarket or bottled BBQ sauce. It won’t be as good, but will work in a pinch.
- Alternate ingredient: If you are Keto or gluten intolerant, serve this brisket sandwich recipe over riced cauliflower or other grains.
- Homemade Barbecue Sauce: If you want to make your own barbecue sauce, make this recipe with our chipotle BBQ sauce.
- Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket: Make brisket in the slow cooker, oven, or grill. While the smoker is the best method, cooking low and slow will make the meat tender and easy to pull apart.
What to Serve with BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
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Chopped Brisket Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Smoked Brisket, chopped into fine pieces
- 1 ½ cups Chipotle BBQ Sauce
- 6 Brioche Buns
- Dill Pickles , for garnish
Instructions
- Add chopped brisket and Chipotle BBQ Sauce to a large skillet.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling and brisket is heated through.
- Scoop 1/2 cup of chopped brisket onto each bun.
- Serve with pickles on the side.
Christina’s Notes
- Cheese:Â Add your favorite cheese to this smoked brisket recipe.
- Slaw: A crunch slaw adds another dimension to this classic BBQ meal. Try Creamy Coleslaw or Asian Slaw.
- Shortcut tip: Use pre cooked brisket from the supermarket or bottled BBQ sauce. It won’t be as good, but will work in a pinch.
- Alternate ingredient:Â If you are Keto or gluten intolerant, serve over riced cauliflower or other grains.
- Homemade Barbecue Sauce: If you want to make your own barbecue sauce, make this recipe with our chipotle BBQ sauce.
- Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket: Make brisket in the slow cooker, oven, or grill. While the smoker is the best method, cooking low and slow will make the meat tender and easy to pull apart.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
It’s an easy go-to for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Can’t wait to do this again.
Oh yes! This brisket sandwich was a for sure winner!! Yum.
Thank you so much for this super delicious and really tasty chopped brisket sandwich recipe! Will surely have this again, fam really loves it!