Beef Brisket & Mac and Cheese
The oven does the work, you get the credit.
$26.37 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 2 lb beef brisket | $16.91 |
| BBQ rub | $0.34 |
| BBQ sauce | $0.92 |
| 1 lb elbow macaroni | $1.26 |
| 2 cups cheddar cheese | $3.22 |
| 1 cup milk | $0.46 |
| Butter | $0.34 |
| Dinner rolls, side | $1.72 |
| Sweet tea fixings, side | $1.20 |
| Total | $26.37 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 2 lb beef brisket
- BBQ rub
- BBQ sauce
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Butter
- Dinner rolls, side
- Sweet tea fixings, side
How to Make It
- Rub brisket, wrap tightly, bake at 300°F for 3–3.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Rest, then slice against the grain; brush with BBQ sauce.
- Boil macaroni; make a simple cheese sauce with butter, milk, and cheddar; toss together.
- Serve brisket alongside mac and cheese and dinner rolls.
- Serve with sweet tea fixings on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Slicing against the grain is non-negotiable — cut with the grain and it turns chewy.
Swap It: A slow cooker works too — 8 hours on low gets the same fall-apart texture, no oven-watching.
🍽️ Pairs well with Southern Red Beans & Rice
