Smoked Brisket Tacos

Brisket tacos served with a side of fresh pico de gallo. Juicy brisket slices nestle within soft corn tortillas, adorned with a colorful topping of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Prepare yourself for an explosion of flavors with this irresistible combination of tender, smoky brisket and vibrant taco fixings atop warm corn tortillas. This recipe will have everyone diving back in for seconds and thirds every time.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tacos

Prep Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 30

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Author: imma

Equipment

oven, or microwave-safe dish
aluminum foil

Ingredients

2-3 cups smoked brisket, leftover
corn tortillas, or flour tortillas

Optional

cilantro, freshly chopped
pico de gallo
red onion, diced, pickled
lime wedges
Mexican cheese, shredded
Mexican crema, for serving
Hot sauce

Instructions

Oven Method

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove your brisket from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. This helps the brisket heat up evenly and kick start the heating process.
Place the brisket in an oven-safe dish, add any leftover juice from the brisket , broth or water.
Tightly cover it with foil and place in the preheat oven.
Let it heat up for about 20-30 minutes or until it's warmed through. Be mindful of the fact that cooking times will vary depending on the quantity and state(whole or sliced) of the brisket.

Microwave Method

If press for time you can use the Place the brisket in a microwave-safe dish, cover it with a damp paper towel, and microwave it in short bursts, checking and stirring in between, until it's heated evenly.
Take a warm tortilla and place a portion of reheated brisket in the center.
Add your desired toppings .Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the filling.

Notes

Before you reheat the brisket, chop your toppings and warm up the tortillas. That way, you can assemble the tacos nice and quick and keep the tortillas and brisket going down the hatch hot.
Add texture and flavor to your tortillas. Brush them lightly with olive oil, then heat them up in a skillet or grill until slightly crisp.
Keep tortillas warm and flexible by wrapping them up in a stack in a kitchen towel until ready to serve.
Accompany your brisket tacos with a side dish such as Mexican rice, black beans, coleslaw, or grilled vegetables. These sides are often served with tacos for a complete meal.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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