Description
Brisket Tacos are a delightful culinary experience that combines tender, flavorful brisket with warm tortillas and vibrant toppings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these tacos offer a rich, savory burst of flavor that is sure to impress. With just a few essential ingredients and simple steps, you can create a comforting dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs well-marbled brisket
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 1 large sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket for less greasiness.
- Rub the brisket generously with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear brisket until golden brown on all sides.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic around the brisket; pour in beef broth or water.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the brisket using two forks; serve in warmed tortillas topped with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg