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brisket tacos

Tender, flavorful brisket served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Brisket
  • 3 pounds beef brisket trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup salsa for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Brisket
  1. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the brisket.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker. Pour beef broth and lime juice over the brisket.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the brisket is tender and easily shredded.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Once the brisket is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  3. Fill each tortilla with shredded brisket, then top with cilantro, red onion, sour cream, and salsa.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy your brisket tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the brisket overnight with the spice rub.

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