Brisket Tacos

Transform your taco night with these mouthwatering Brisket Tacos, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with smoky spices and zesty lime juice. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the richness of perfectly seasoned meat with fresh toppings like cilantro, diced red onion, creamy avocado, and a dollop of sour cream, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for feeding a crowd or elevating your weeknight meals, this dish highlights the magic of low-and-slow cooking, resulting in fork-tender brisket that melts in your mouth. Whether for a family dinner or your next taco party, these Brisket Tacos deliver bold flavor and satisfying texture in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 12 pieces corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 small, diced red onion
• 1 sliced avocado
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.

Step 3

Rub the olive oil all over the brisket, then coat it with the spice mixture on all sides.

Step 4

Heat a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until it's browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 5

Once seared, remove the pot from heat and pour the beef broth around the brisket in the pot. Add the lime juice.

Step 6

Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 7

Cook the brisket in the oven for 3 to 4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender and easily shreds.

Step 8

Remove the brisket from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before shredding it with two forks.

Step 9

Warm the corn tortillas either in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven wrapped in foil.

Step 10

Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of shredded brisket onto each tortilla.

Step 11

Top with fresh cilantro, diced red onion, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade brisket tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2796.9 grams (2796.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5091

Total Fat 235.50g	302%
Saturated Fat 85.90g	430%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.40g
Cholesterol 1337mg	446%
Sodium 9493mg	413%
Total Carbohydrate 292.40g	106%
Dietary Fiber 43.90g	157%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 447.80g	896%

Vitamin D 109IU	545%
Calcium 721mg	55%
Iron 49mg	271%
Potassium 5551mg	118%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 23.0%