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brisket tacos

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Delicious and tender brisket tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served in warm tortillas.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef, brisket, tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300

Ingredients

Brisket

  • 2 pounds beef brisket trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 onion medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Taco Assembly

  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup lime wedges
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Instructions

Prepare the Brisket

  • Season the brisket with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket on all sides until browned.
  • Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker, add sliced onion, minced garlic, and beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the brisket is tender and easily shredded.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Once the brisket is cooked, shred it using two forks.
  • Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  • Fill each tortilla with shredded brisket and top with cilantro, diced red onion, and a dollop of sour cream.
  • Serve with lime wedges and salsa on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the brisket overnight with the spices before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg