Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of slow cooker brisket tacos, where tender, juicy brisket meets fresh toppings wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, these tacos transform any meal into a vibrant celebration. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs brisket
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, whole
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub it with cumin and chili powder.
- Sear the brisket in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onions and garlic in the slow cooker, then lay the seared brisket on top.
- Pour beef broth around the brisket without washing off the spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the brisket using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices before serving in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg