Prep, Plate, Repeat: Brisket Meals for the Week
When aiming to enhance your health and work toward your lifestyle goals, the foods you include in your diet can make a significant impact. Enter City Barbeque brisket—a tender, savory protein that earns a place of honor on your plate. Brisket is packed with high-quality protein, essential for building muscle, sustaining energy, and keeping hunger at bay.
Beyond its protein content, brisket is rich in vital nutrients like iron, which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy levels, and zinc, which supports a strong immune system. It also boasts B vitamins that contribute to energy production and cognitive health. Enjoyed in moderation as part of a well-rounded diet, brisket offers a hearty, nutrient-dense option to help you meet your health objectives.
Ready to bring brisket into your meals? Whether you’re preparing dishes for the week, hosting friends and family, or trying out new recipes, City Barbeque’s smoked brisket makes a versatile and flavorful base. Pick up some bulk brisket from City Barbeque and explore creative ways to make it the highlight of your next dish!
Brisket Philly Calzone
Crust:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (7oz) water, roughly
1 tablespoon olive oil
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
Combine the water and oil in a cup.
Slowly add the water mixture to the flour mixture, holding back a little in case you don't need it all.
Using a wooden spoon, or your hands, mix until the dough should be soft, but not sticky. Add a splash more water if your dough is too dry.
Lightly flour your work area and a rolling pin then roll dough into a 12-inch circle using your hands
Transfer the pizza base to a nonstick pizza base or large baking tray.
Filling (per calzone):
4 oz City Barbeque Brisket, cubed.
4 oz mozzarella or provolone cheese (shredded)
¼ cup yellow onion, sliced thin
¼ cup green pepper, sliced thin
2 mushrooms, sliced thin (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Toss ingredients, add to center of pizza dough. Folding crust over and use water to press and folding the perimeter. Pierce top of dough to allow steam to escape. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Brisket + Blue Salad
Ingredients:
4oz City Barbeque Brisket
3-4 Tbsp blue cheese
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber
Red onion
½ small avocado
3 cups spring mix
Equal parts olive oil and vinegar for dressing (or add any dressing you prefer)
Instructions:
Dice red onion and cucumber, quarter cherry tomatoes, and cube avocado. Pro tip: our garden salad already comes with spring mix, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, just ask for no parmesan cheese.
Tear brisket into small pieces and combine with veggies and spring mix
Top with blue cheese crumbles and your favorite dressing and enjoy!
For more recipes, check out our digital cookbook!
