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    Brisket tacos

    Posted on April 12, 2022 By Beth Neels

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    Brisket tacos are the perfect way to use up your leftover brisket. Learn about making these tacos so that your brisket stays nice and moist.

    Group of tacos with colorful garnish.
    Brisket Tacos

    Tacos will never be the same after trying these brisket tacos. Spicy, flavorful and delicious.

    We use our leftover smoked beef brisket or venison brisket for this yummy addition to your dinner arsenal. They couldn’t be easier because you just throw the ingredients in your crockpot and let ‘er rip.

    What you need

    You don’t need a ton of ingredients because the brisket is already seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. I don’t even add salt or pepper until my final tasting before serving.

    • leftover brisket – beef or venison are both good.
    • onion
    • orange
    • ground cumin
    • ground cayenne pepper, ground chipotle or chili powder
    Ingredients for brisket tacos. See details in recipe below.
    Ingredients for brisket tacos.

    Optional spices

    If you didn’t put a flavorful rub on the brisket, you may want some more flavor in your tacos.

    • Mexican oregano
    • coriander
    • paprika
    • bay leaves
    • adobo seasoning

    How to make it

    1. Add meat to slow cooker.
    2. Halve the onion. Quarter half of it and add it to the meat.
    3. Halve the orange. Squeeze half of the orange over the meat. Add the rind too.
    4. Add spices.
    5. Pour about a cup of beef broth or water into crock pot.
    Process for making leftover brisket tacos. See details in recipe below.
    Process to make brisket tacos

    Cook on low for a couple hours until the meat is tender enough to pull with two forks. The time will depend on how large the pieces of brisket are and how much you cooked the brisket the first time.

    Place the meat on a cutting board. Let it cool a bit. Pull with two forks. If you are doing beef brisket tacos, then remove some of the larger pieces of fat.

    Mix the meat with the juices in the crock pot to keep it moist.

    Serve with warm flour tortillas or corn tortillas.

    Why you’ll love these tacos

    • Brisket is one of the most flavorful cuts on the animal which makes these tacos incredibly tasty.
    • It only takes a few hours in your slow cooker.
    • There is only a couple minutes of hands-on time.
    • It’s a family favorite.
    • You can make them any time of year with your leftover frozen brisket.
    • The kids will gobble them up.
    • It’s made with leftovers so it is incredibly economical. At only 70 cents per serving, it’s a great way to stretch your food budget.
    • Versatile. Use whatever you have on hand to make these tacos. If you don’t have an ingredient leave it out, or substitute what you do have in the house. Use whatever toppings you like.
    • Great for a crowd. If you have a lot of leftover brisket, make a taco bar for the big game or any party.
    Overhead shot of colorful brisket tacos.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator 3-4 days. For longer storage, vacuum pack servings and store in the freezer for about 6 months.

    Use it to make enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, sandwiches and more.

    Toppings for tacos

    • shredded lettuce
    • diced tomatoes
    • grated cheddar cheese or Jack cheese
    • cotija cheese
    • pickled or fresh sliced jalapeno
    • Mexican creme or sour cream
    • chopped cilantro
    • pickled or fresh onion
    • pickled or fresh radish
    • sliced avocado
    • black olives
    • your favorite salsa
    • hot sauce
    • spicy slaw
    • lime wedges
    Close up of brisket meat.

    Sides to serve with tacos

    • refried beans
    • guacamole
    • Mexican rice

    More taco recipes

    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
    • Easy Taco Seasoning
    • Pork Carnitas Tacos
    • Chorizo Tacos
    • Venison Tacos

    Tools I use

    • 4 qt crockpot
    • chef’s knife

    These easy brisket tacos are without a doubt one of our favorite meals.

    Tacos on wooden cutting board.

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    I hope you enjoyed the recipe today!

    Enjoy. And have fun cooking!

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    Overhead shot of colorful brisket tacos.

    Brisket tacos

    Brisket tacos are the perfect way to use up your leftover brisket. Learn about making these tacos so that your brisket stays nice and moist.
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, entree, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $5

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound beef brisket
    • ½ large onion
    • ½ large orange
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 8 corn tortillas

    Instructions

    • Place leftover brisket in the crock pot.
      1 pound beef brisket
    • Quarter the onion half. Add to crock pot.
      ½ large onion
    • Squeeze the juice of the orange onto meat and onion. Add the rind.
      ½ large orange
    • Add spices. Add about 1 cup of beef broth or water.
      1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder, 1 cup beef broth
    • Cook on low for a couple hours, until meat is fork tender and can be pulled. (Timing is determined by how large your pieces are and how much you cooked the meat the first day.)
    • Place meat on cutting board. Let it cool for a few minutes so that it is easier to handle. Pull with two forks.
    • Add meat back to slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
    • Heat tortillas on gas stove grate, in the microwave between sheet of damp paper towel or in a small frying pan with oil.
      8 corn tortillas
    • Build taco with your preferred toppings.
    crockpot, 4 qt
    knife, chef’s knife
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    Notes

    Recipe for beef brisket
    Recipe for venison brisket
    Taco Toppings
    • shredded lettuce
    • diced tomatoes
    • grated cheddar cheese or Jack cheese
    • cotija cheese
    • pickled or fresh sliced jalapeno
    • Mexican creme or sour cream
    • chopped cilantro
    • pickled or fresh onion
    • pickled or fresh radish
    • sliced avocado
    • black olives
    • your favorite salsa
    • hot sauce
    • spicy slaw
    • lime wedges

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Louise

      April 28, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Such great flavours all in one taco! So yum

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 28, 2022 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks Louise. I’m so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Alisha Rodrigues

      April 28, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Love how colorful this looks. Would be perfect to please a crowd

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 28, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        For sure. Our crowd loves them Thanks Alisha!

        Reply
    3. Nathan

      April 28, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Love this idea for using leftover brisket, I’ll definitely be trying these out the next time I’ve got some. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 28, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        The brisket is so good. Moist and juicy. Thanks Nathan.

        Reply
    4. Tara

      April 28, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Such a fantastic use for leftover brisket! The flavors sound incredible and I love the minimal prep time.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 28, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks Tara! I appreciate that!

        Reply
    5. Elaine Benoit

      April 13, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. This looks excellent and it’s now on my to-make list. Another great recipe, Beth.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 13, 2022 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks Elaine. Let me know how you like it.

        Reply

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