Dairy-Free Brisket Queso

Indulge in the ultimate dairy-free comfort food with this rich and smoky Dairy-Free Brisket Queso! Perfectly tender shredded brisket is combined with a luscious, creamy cashew-based queso infused with bold flavors like nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and fresh jalapeños. The addition of diced tomatoes with green chilies lends the perfect kick, while almond milk keeps it silky and smooth without any dairy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this paleo-friendly queso is a crowd-pleaser at game days, family gatherings, or weekend parties. Serve it warm with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and crunchy tortilla chips for a dip no one can resist! Keywords: dairy-free queso, brisket queso, cashew queso dip, homemade queso, paleo brisket recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked brisket
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 jalapeños, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 bag tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by placing the raw cashews in a bowl and covering them with boiling water. Let them soak for 15 minutes until they are soft.

Step 2

2. While the cashews are soaking, shred the cooked brisket with a fork and set it aside.

Step 3

3. Once the cashews have softened, drain them and add to a high-speed blender along with the almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

4. Blend the mixture on high until it is completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced jalapeños and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are softened.

Step 6

6. Pour the cashew queso mixture into the skillet with the sautéed jalapeños. Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Step 7

7. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warmed through and slightly thickened.

Step 8

8. Stir in the shredded brisket and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the brisket is heated through.

Step 9

9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

10. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the queso and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1410.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3048.4

Total Fat 200.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 381.0mg	0%
Sodium 3822.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 141.2g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 951.0mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 3519.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 24.9%