Low Sodium Brisket Queso
Elevate your snacking game with this indulgent yet heart-healthy Low Sodium Brisket Queso. Packed with rich, smoky flavor from tender shredded beef brisket, this queso blends sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into a velvety base enhanced by the subtle heat of green chilies and aromatic cumin. The recipe uses low-sodium ingredients like unsalted butter and low sodium chicken broth to keep sodium levels in check without sacrificing taste, making it perfect for those watching their intake. Quick to whip up in just 40 minutes, this queso is a crowd-pleaser for gatherings, game days, or movie nights. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or veggies, or drizzle it over nachos and tacos for a savory twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low Sodium Beef Brisket, cooked and shredded
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Half and half
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, low sodium if available
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, low sodium if available
- 1 can (4 ounces) Green chilies, mild, chopped
- 1 medium Tomato, diced
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring continuously, for about 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
Slowly add the low sodium chicken broth, whisking to combine with the flour mixture to form a smooth sauce.
Pour in the half and half while continuing to whisk, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir constantly until the cheeses have fully melted and the queso is smooth.
Add in the chopped green chilies, diced tomato, cumin, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the shredded low sodium beef brisket until evenly distributed throughout the queso.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or use as a topping for nachos or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.2 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.8 g | 579% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 149.0 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2801 mg | 215% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
