Paleo Brisket Queso

Indulge in the ultimate dairy-free comfort food with this Paleo Brisket Queso, a rich and smoky twist on classic queso made entirely from wholesome ingredients. Tender, oven-braised beef brisket is perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep layers of flavor. The creamy, plant-based cheese sauce—crafted from soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and nutritional yeast—is thickened to perfection with tapioca starch for a velvety finish. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges, this Paleo-friendly crowd-pleaser is perfect for game days, gatherings, or a cozy night in. Serve it warm with crunchy veggie sticks or grain-free crackers for a satisfying, guilt-free treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef brisket
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight and drained
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Trim excess fat from the brisket and season it evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.

Step 3

In an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the brisket and sear on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Remove the brisket and set aside. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes and return the brisket to the pot.

Step 6

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the brisket is tender and easy to shred.

Step 7

While the brisket is cooking, prepare the cashew cheese sauce by blending soaked and drained cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, tapioca starch, cumin, and coconut aminos until smooth.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Once the brisket is done, shred it using two forks and mix it into the onion and tomato mixture in the pot.

Step 10

Pour the cashew cheese sauce over the shredded brisket and stir to combine.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy the Paleo Brisket Queso warm with your choice of Paleo-friendly crackers or veggie sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1786.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3008.0

Total Fat 180.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 639.6mg	0%
Sodium 6303.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 240.7g	0%

Vitamin D 142.3IU	0%
Calcium 704.0mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 4239.7mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 15.3%