Slow-Cooked Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Tender, slow-cooked Montreal-style smoked meat piled high on rye bread with mustard for a classic deli flavor experience. This Canadian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef brisket, Montreal smoked meat seasoning, beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket
• 3 tbsp (blend of coriander, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, mustard seeds) Montreal smoked meat seasoning
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 8 slices rye sandwich bread
• 1 cup sliced, for serving pickles

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 3 tbsp Montreal smoked meat seasoning. Place in a slow cooker with 4 cups beef broth and 2 bay leaves.
2. Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours until the brisket is fork-tender and infused with spices.
3. Step 3: Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
4. Step 4: Spread 1/4 cup yellow mustard on 8 slices of rye sandwich bread. Layer the sliced smoked meat generously onto 4 slices and top with remaining bread slices.
5. Step 5: Serve sandwiches with 1 cup sliced pickles on the side for a traditional Montreal deli experience.