Brisket tacos

Slow-cooked brisket tacos with spices, served in corn tortillas with toppings.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Beef Brisket1Kilogram
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Onion1Count
Garlic4Clove
Beef Stock500Milliliters
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Cumin2Tsp
Chili Powder1Tbsp
Paprika1Tsp
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper1Tsp
Corn Tortillas10Count
Cilantro1Bunch
Lime2Count
Sour Cream200Milliliters

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the brisket and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
  5. Add beef stock, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Return the brisket to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3-4 hours until tender.
  7. Remove the brisket from the oven and shred it using two forks.
  8. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  9. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded brisket on each tortilla, topping with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of sour cream.

Prep

  • Thaw the beef brisket in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Oven-safe PotMeat Thermometer