Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos. Tender, juicy brisket slow-cooked to perfection is wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with vibrant, fresh ingredients. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs brisket (well-marbled)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Fresh toppings (cilantro and lime)
Instructions
- Season the brisket generously with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions in oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Place the seasoned brisket in the slow cooker along with sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in beef broth until brisket is almost submerged.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 8 hours or until the brisket shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the brisket and shred it using two forks while warm.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, then fill with shredded brisket and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg