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Texas-Style Brisket Tacos for Brisket Day

Texas-Style Brisket Tacos for Brisket Day


  • Author: Elena Bennett
  • Total Time: 14 hours
  • Yield: 10 tacos

Description

Delicious Texas-Style Brisket Tacos filled with tender brisket, topped with pickled onions and fresh cilantro, served in warm tortillas.


Ingredients

  • Beef Brisket: A well-marbled cut is ideal for tenderness and flavor.
  • Texas BBQ Rub: A mixture of spices to enhance the flavor.
  • Onions: Sautéed or pickled for a zesty addition.
  • Cilantro: For freshness.
  • Corn Tortillas: Warm tortillas to hold the filling.
  • Barbecue Sauce: For drizzling over the tacos.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brisket with BBQ rub and marinate.
  2. Preheat smoker or oven to 225°F (107°C).
  3. Cook brisket for 12-14 hours until tender.
  4. Rest brisket, then shred with forks.
  5. Warm corn tortillas.
  6. Assemble tacos with brisket, onions, cilantro, and sauce.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
  • Keep tortillas warm while assembling.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 13 hours
  • Category: Tacos
  • Method: Slow-cooked
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: brisket, tacos, Texas-style