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Smokey Beef Brisket & Bacon Subs for Dinner

Smokey Beef Brisket & Bacon Subs for Dinner

with Decadent Chocolate Almond Brownies
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
1185 kcal
Protein
59.4g protein
Preparation Time
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
  • Soy
  • Lupin
  • Sesame
  • Hazelnut
  • Peanuts
  • Brazil nut
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Pecan
  • Traces of Cashew

We've loaded a lot into these hot dog buns, packed with only the best, slow-cooked beef brisket ever! With the additions of creamy slaw, bacon, onion and sweet potato fries, the kids will love helping create this dish that every Father will love! To download the recipe card for the main and dessert, click the download arrow on the right of the screen.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

brown onion

1 packet

Sweet & Savoury Glaze

(May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia.)

1 packet

slow-cooked beef brisket

2

sweet potato

1 sachet

garlic & herb seasoning

1

apple

1 packet

diced bacon

(May be present: Soy, Milk.)

2

hot dog bun

(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat May be present: Lupin, Sesame, Almond, Hazelnut, Soy.)

1 packet

slaw mix

1 packet

dill & parsley mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

1 packet

Cheddar cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

roasted almonds

(Contains: Almond May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut, Cashew, Pecan.)

1 packet

chocolate brownie mix

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)

1 sachet

mixed berry compote

(May be present: Milk.)

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

Energy (kJ)4961 kJ
Calories1185 kcal
Fat59 g
of which saturates22.1 g
Carbohydrate100.8 g
of which sugars41.1 g
Dietary Fibre17.5 g
Protein59.4 g
Sodium2265 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Dish
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice brown onion. • In a medium baking dish, combine sweet & savoury glaze and onion. Add slow-cooked beef brisket and pour liquid from packaging over beef. Turn beef to coat. • Cover with foil and roast for 15 minutes. • Remove from oven. Uncover, then turn over beef. Roast, uncovered, until browned and heated through, 8-10 minutes.

2
2

• Meanwhile, cut sweet potato into fries. • Place on lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle over garlic & herb seasoning and toss to coat. • Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

3
3

• When brisket has 10 minutes remaining, thinly slice apple. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes.

4
4

• While bacon is cooking, slice hot dog buns in half lengthways, 3/4 of the way through. • Place buns directly on wire oven rack and bake, until heated through, 3 minutes.

5
5

• In a large bowl, combine slaw mix, apple, dill & parsley mayonnaise and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.

Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the slaw!

6
6

• Shred beef brisket directly in baking dish using two forks. • Fill hot dog buns with beef and onion. Spoon over sauce from baking dish. Sprinkle over Cheddar cheese and bacon. • Serve with fries and creamy slaw. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The beef brisket subs were juicy and soft, though some found the meat chewy or bland towards the end.
  • Ease of prep: The meal was easy to eat and assemble, with kids able to help toss the slaw.
  • Suggestions: Adding slaw to the sub could freshen up the last bites and provide extra texture.
  • Leftovers: The brownies with berry compote and cream were a standout hit, receiving high praise from multiple diners.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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