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Yup, we are going there. The most serious (Irish..ish/Mexi fusion) burrito.
Iโm going to be honest, I was not sure about this burrito. I mean, an Irish/Mexi fusion style burrito? Like is that just way too out there? Too much? Too over the top? Just too crazy? I really wasnโt sureโฆuntil I made them, and discovered that everyone loved them. Like LOVED them.
SIDENOTE: yes, that shirt in the background of that photo up there does say destroy. I did not even realize it as I was taking the photosโฆprobably because I was hyper focused on how the food looked. When I finally realized what the shirt said I panicked, but then I thought a bit and you know, I think itโs perfect. Any guy that gets his hands on this burrito is going to destroy itโฆkind of graphic, but Iโm trying to just go with itโฆso come on guys, letโs GO WITH IT. ๐
SO, let me just run through the contents of this burrito real fast. You ready? Itโs kind of a lot, but I mean, when talking about an โIrishmanโsโ burrito I just felt like it needed to be seriousโฆ
โฆfirst up, you need wraps! I could not find any big enough in my grocery store, so I called in the troops, akaโฆthe younger brother and his friends, to run down to Chipotle for some of their extra large tortillas. Of course, I had to buy them burritos for their efforts, but at least they got the wraps. And yes, Chipotle will sell you just their tortillas.
โฆsecond and most importantly, slow cooked brisket. Cooked in Guinness and seasoned with all my favorite Mexican spices. Not going to lie, this is probably my favorite way to cook up a brisket. So good.
โฆthird, you need some kind of potato. I roasted up some hand cut fries. Note: this is not a rice burrito, this burrito NEEDS potato. No questions.
โฆfourth, CHEESE. Irish cheddar is where itโs at. Trust me.
โฆfifth, shredded cabbage and kale. Greens are a must, especially the cabbage. I mean, cabbage is an Irish classic.
โฆsixth, you need cilantro. No burrito is complete without it.
โฆseventh, salsa. Homemade, spicy, smoky chipotle salsa. Itโs the completion to this loaded burrito and is also a must.
I know, I know. Itโs kind of a lot to pack into a burrito, butย honestly Iโm in love with this recipe, which is why, after much debating in my crazy, insane person head, I decided to share it. It would have been just cruel of me to let my overthinking self deprive you guys of this recipe. Itโs pretty much just the best, and I couldnโt think of a better March recipe. Like I said, I know itโs a little out there, but some of the best recipes are ones that stray just slightly from the classic path. I mean, at least in my opinion, this is a pretty fun way to eat corn beef!
Promise, youโre going to love them.
Oh, and I just want to note that with this burrito, I now have a grand total of THREE recipes that my eldest brother will very happily eat:ย Gumbo, Korean BBQ SteakBowlsย and these Irish..ish Burritosโฆcool. cool.
Serious Question: when your burrito is bigger then your mouth, how do you dive in for that first biteโฆ
Irishmanโs Brisket Burrito
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds brisket
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 Guiness beer
- 4-6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup leftover french fries or roasted potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Irish cheddar
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Chipotle Salsa
Instructions
- 1. In the bowl of a crockpot, combine the beef, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and beer. Add in 1/2 cup of water to cover the brisket.2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or until tender. Shred the beef with two forks and lightly toss with the remaining sauce. 3. To make the burritos. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 30 seconds. Working quickly, layer the brisket, french fries, cheddar cheese, cabbage, cilantro, and salsa (recipe below) towards one end of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over the ingredients. Roll up the tortilla (try to roll them tight). Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients. Roll the finished burritos in tin foil to keep them packed tight. EAT!
Chipotle Salsa
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until chunky smooth. Season to taste with salt.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Ahhh, just go for it and destroy itโฆget it? Destroy it? The Shirt? No? Ok. bye.
Super easy for a weeknight dinner. I forgot to blend the salsa but was still great!
Hi Jen,
I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend! Xx
What can be substituted for the Guinness that is gluten free? I have Celiacs so I want to make but need guidance, thanks!
Hey Courtney,
Any gluten free beer will work well for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Is there kale with the cabbage for this? Looks like it in the photos but not the ingredient list.
Hey Amber,
Yes, I did a little kale, not needed but you can add if you like! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Is there a way to cook in an instapot?
Hey Jussie,
Sure, I would cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope it turns out amazing for you! xTieghan
We are in the process of making this but have checked and it doesn’t seem to be getting soft to a point where we can shed it. Did we do something wrong? It’s been in for 8 hours so far…
Hi Maria,
So sorry about this! It should be able to shred after 8 hours. I am thinking your crockpot might not be creating enough heat, I would crank it to high for another 2 hours. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Brisket was impossible to find here so I used a corned beef from Trader Joeโs, after rinsing off the brine and trimming off the visible fat. These were so delicious that I made a convert out of a corned beef hater! (I missed out on the kale because it doesnโt appear in the actual recipe, but the burritos were good without it.)
Well I am so glad this turned out so well for you Mandy! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
So excited for this! I had brisket and donโt have your cookbook with me, but knew I could look up a brisket recipe on your site and find something good. One thing to flag: I see garlic in the brisket ingredients but it isnโt mentioned in the instructions. Iโm assuming you add it into the slow cooker with everything else. Regardless, Iโm very excited to see how this turns out.
Hey Jaime,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I hope it’s delish!! xTieghan
I just want to say this this recipe is amazing. Realistically, I love EVERY recipe Iโve ever made of yours, but this is one of our very faves. Very favorite things to eat period. Iโve made it multiple times (I substitute the meat for jackfruit) and it never disappoints. Thanks for your amazing recipes!
Haha wow that is so amazing! I am so glad you loved this recipe and I hope you continue to love them all! xTieghan
Wonderful recipes
Thank you Shara! xTieghan
Oh Wow!!! Yes, still celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Love this idea & love that you put twists on dishes, you went all Mexican/Irish fusion.
Made this, this week, really Great. Great flavors/combo.
Will make again,
Thank you!
You should do a kicked up a notch Colcannon recipe in the future.
Thank you Karen!
I can’t wait to try it. I have to admit I would have never thought of this! Well done. Irish cheddar would make this a flavor bomb! One bite and boom. I’m all in!
Yes it makes the dish! Hope you love it Stan!
Is there a way to cook the brisket in the oven instead of a slow cooker? What temp would you recommend?
Sure! I would cook it at 325 degrees F. in a cover pot for 3-4 hours (depending on the size of your meat) or until it shreds. Let me know if you have questions. Hope you love this!
For 6lb brisket, Iโm assuming youโd double the time? Closer to eight hours?
Iโm not sure I could fit it in my crockpot as is. I could cut it possibly?
Thanks,
Christine
Hey Christine,
Yes, that would work best and cutting it would be a great idea! Let me know how the recipe turns out, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Love this idea – think it’ll work out ok if I cook the brisket on high for 5-6 hours instead?
Yes, that will be fine. Hope you love this!
Such an epic burrito for St. Patrick’s Day!
A bit unorthodox! But I’m into it (: Thanks!