The Pioneer Womans Cowboy Nachos & Homemade Pico De Gallo

I have been trying to get this recipe for Cowboy Nachos posted for quite some time, but for some reason or another it keeps getting pushed aside. When we find briskets on sale we make a point to buy two or three at a time and store them in our deep freeze. 

We can usually find them on sale for .99 lb for a whole brisket which is a great price. In the summertime we like to throw them on our smoker. Whole briskets are a pretty large cut of meat so you will end up with lots of leftovers. We normally get at least three meals out of one whole brisket.

I love a good smoked brisket, but brisket that has been cooked in the oven is just as tasty. If you have ever cooked a brisket then you know that is has to be cooked slowly. 

If not then you will end up with a pretty dry, tough piece of meat. 

My favorite oven cooked brisket recipe is from the Pioneer Woman no surprise there. Have you ever made Ree's Braised Beef Brisket? If you haven't you must make it. I love to cook this brisket recipe especially in the winter months. The whole house is warmed by the oven and the aroma of the meat just lingers through the air. 

When the brisket is cooked it's so tender and juicy and can be enjoyed in many ways. Sliced brisket, BBQ brisket sandwiches, brisket taco's and last but not least Ree's wonderful Cowboy Nachos. 

I actually think it would be a crime if you didn't make her nachos with some the leftovers. I found Ree's recipe in the November 2009 issue of Southern Living Magazine. I really enjoyed the article. It was such a nice sneak peek into Ree's life on the ranch and a few of her fabulous recipes. 

I don't think the Cowboy Nachos would be the same if you didn't make her homemade Pico de Gallo to top them off. I won't go on and on about this recipe because if you know The Pioneer Woman then you know how awesome this recipe is.

I like to package up any brisket leftovers and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Where you store the leftovers all depends on how fast you will be using the meat. Don't forget to save some of the yummy drippings from the brisket because you will need it for the nachos.