Brisket tacos
Slow-cooked brisket tacos with spices, served in corn tortillas with toppings.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Brisket | 1 | Kilogram |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Beef Stock | 500 | Milliliters |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Cumin | 2 | Tsp |
| Chili Powder | 1 | Tbsp |
| Paprika | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| Corn Tortillas | 10 | Count |
| Cilantro | 1 | Bunch |
| Lime | 2 | Count |
| Sour Cream | 200 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the brisket and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add beef stock, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the brisket to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Remove the brisket from the oven and shred it using two forks.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- 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
