Animal-Based Brisket Queso (Carnivore, Paleo AIP Option)

A meaty Animal-Based Brisket Queso that is nightshade-free with Carnivore & Paleo AIP options!

If you’ve already got cooked brisket on hand, this creamy, rich, and smoky queso only takes about 10 minutes to make! It’s totally drool-worthy and you may want to go ahead and make a double portion now of this Animal-Based recipe.

It can be used as either a dip or a sauce. Imagine crisp sweet potato chips dipped into steamy hot cheese sauce, or a medium-rare grass-fed steak smothered in cheese-coating gooey brisket sauce. YUM!

Read on to grab the queso recipe as well as a really easy way to make a Carnivore brisket that’s also Paleo AIP compliant. Oh, plus another idea to use up your brisket leftovers!!

How to Make an Animal-Based Brisket Queso with No Nightshades

• Reserve a cup of my AMAZING and tender Instant Pot Brisket. For Animal-Based / Carnivore, simply omit the seasonings listed in the ingredients section, and use Redmond smoked salt (SAVE 10% WITH CODE CAVEWOMAN) to taste instead of the spices.

• Heat some A2 or lactose-free whole milk in a pot, then whisk in some grated manchego cheese. To keep it Paleo AIP or dairy-free, use my Nacho Cheese sauce recipe instead.

• Add your choice of seasonings to fit your diet to taste.(Yes there are non-AB dried chives in my photos – this food photographer needed a sprinkle of green – LOL!)

• Stir in the cooked grass-fed brisket.

• Divide the queso between small bowls, or serve in one giant bowl with your choice of dippers. I love using Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips or Pork Rinds.

• Share with a loved one, or be a greedy-gus like me and eat the whole darn thing by yourself…with a digestive enzyme on the side.

Other Ways to Use Your Queso

Make a batch of these AIP Brisket Elotes, choose the seasonings that fit your diet, and then drizzle the tops of the jars with the queso. (Extra brisket – what!? Mmm hmm.)

Pour the hot queso over scrambled eggs, inside an omelet, over sliced steak, or on top of chicken.

Get THIS: Stir it into spiralized squash noodles or cooked sweet potato starch noodles, for a freakin’ a-mazing BRISKET MAC N CHEESE. (You’re welcome.)

Want More Low-toxin Carnivore Recipes like this Animal-Based Pumpkin Marinara?

Make these and get ahead with meal prep, my friend:

• Animal-Based Pumpkin Marinara (Nightshade-Free, Paleo, AIP)

• Animal-Based Beef Mango Curry (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Paleo, AIP, Slow Cooker Options)

• Tallow in the Instant Pot (Animal-Based, Paleo, Carnivore, AIP)

• Carnivore Turkey Bread Loaf (Animal-Based, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

• Animal-Based Banana Flour Pancakes (Carnivore, Paleo)

Is there a recipe you’re craving on this WOE? Let me know in the comments and I’ll see if it’s something I can create for you!

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Animal-Based Brisket Queso (Carnivore, Paleo AIP Option)

A meaty Animal-Based Brisket Queso that is nightshade-free with Carnivore & Paleo AIP options!

Course AIP, animal based, carnivore, paleo

Keyword animal based, carnivore, paleo

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

Makes 2 ½ cups

• 1 cup finely chopped, cooked brisket (see NOTES for recipe link & options)
• ¾ cup A2 or lactose-free whole milk (see NOTES for Paleo AIP option)
• 8 oz manchego cheese, grated (see NOTES for Paleo AIP option)
• 1 pinch dried oregano (omit for strict Carnivore)
• *For Paleo only: Add ½ tsp ground cumin
• *For Paleo & AIP only: Add ¼ tsp each garlic and onion powders

Instructions

• Prepare the brisket, then set aside.
• Add milk to a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
• Slowly whisk in the grated cheese a small handful at a time, ensuring each handful is fully melted into the milk before adding another handful.
• Whisk in seasonings, then stir in the brisket.
• Bring to a low simmer (but not boiling – or this will break the cheese sauce and make it lumpy) and cook for 1 minute so that the brisket is heated through.
• Serve the brisket queso poured over a steak, over steamed squash, with tostones, or use as a dip for your next get together with clean sweet potato chips or pork rinds.

Notes

*Garlic, onion, and cumin are not recommended if you want to keep this strict Animal-Based.

PALEO / AIP OPTION

Omit the milk and manchego. Sub a batch of this AIP Nacho Cheese.

SERVING OPTIONS:

Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips

Pork Rinds

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Grass-Fed Brisket

Redmond’s smoked salt, to taste (SAVE 10%! USE CODE CAVEWOMAN)

BRISKET RECIPE: For Animal-Based / Carnivore, simply omit the seasonings listed in the ingredients section, and use Redmond smoked salt to taste instead.