Best 2 Beef Brisket Tacos Recipes

Beef brisket tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender, slow-cooked beef brisket, flavorful toppings, and a variety of sauces, these tacos are a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, beef brisket tacos are sure to be a hit. With endless possibilities for customization, you can create a taco that suits your own unique tastes and preferences. From classic toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream to more adventurous options like pickled onions and chipotle sauce, the possibilities are endless.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF BRISKET TACOS

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Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon as guests arrived, hot pans of shredded brisket, or carne deshebrada, appeared, along with frijoles, tostadas, salsas and huge bowls of salad. Brisket was the dish we always counted on because it could be made in the oven or a slow cooker. -Yvette Marquez, Littleton, Colorado Muy Bueno Recipes + Stories

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 cup brisket marinade sauce or liquid smoke plus 1 tablespoon salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds), fat trimmed
20 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Shredded cheddar cheese, lime wedges, media crema table cream, fresh cilantro leaves, thinly sliced green onions, jalapeno slices and salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add brisket; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Transfer brisket and marinade to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours. Remove meat; discard bay leaves. Reserve juices in slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker., Using tongs, serve shredded brisket in tortillas. Add toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHIPOTLE BEEF BRISKET TACOS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

16 Mission® Medium/Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
2½ lb. Beef Brisket, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1½ cup Low-Sodium Beef Broth
3 Tbsp Tabasco® Chipotle Sauce
2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 cup Roma Tomatoes, diced
2 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, packaged

Steps:

1.Dice brisket into medium size chunks. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 2.Heat a heavy bottom skillet with vegetable oil over high heat. Add brisket chunks to cover the bottom of the pan in one layer. Brown the meat and stir to brown on all sides. Remove meat and transfer to a slow cooker. 3.Add broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Add to beef in crock pot 4.Add the Chipotle sauce and set at medium. Allow to simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours until meat is tender and falling apart. Once meat is cooked thoroughly, gently shred with the back of a fork while still in slow cooker. 5.Warm flour tortillas with 2 tablespoon of cheese on each one in microwave or oven. Add ¼ cup of beef with some sauce on each tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons of shredded lettuce and 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes. Fold and serve.
- If serving a family of 4, use remaining brisket for other meals; burritos, nachos or etc. - If you desire, chopped onion and minced garlic can be added when you brown the brisket. - You can omit the vegetable oil and heat or 'render' fat in a large, heavy skillet until it browns and liquid fat covers the bottom of the skillet, then brown the beef in the rendered fat. - An authentic method of thickening the sauce that the beef is cooked in is to crush Mission(R) Round Tortilla Chips in a blender with some of the stock the beef has been cooked in. Add that mixture back to the sauce and heat to thicken. - Serve these tacos with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Tips:

Choose the right cut of beef brisket: Look for a brisket that is at least 3 pounds and has a good amount of marbling.
Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket before cooking.
Season the brisket generously: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the brisket, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
Cook the brisket low and slow: The best way to cook a brisket is to cook it low and slow over a period of several hours. This will allow the meat to become tender and flavorful.
Use a variety of cooking methods: You can cook the brisket in the oven, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Serve the brisket with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for brisket tacos include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Beef brisket tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a batch of brisket tacos at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give beef brisket tacos a try.