Description
Delicious slow-cooked BBQ beef brisket tacos featuring tender, smoky brisket seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and slow-cooked in rich BBQ sauce. Served with warm tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced red onion for a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds brisket
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- 12 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings: cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, diced red onion
Smokey BBQ Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season Brisket: Mix all the spices for the smokey BBQ rub—light brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper—in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly all over the brisket to ensure it’s well coated with flavor.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly on the bottom. Place the seasoned brisket on top of the sauce to begin slow cooking in a flavorful base.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the brisket on low heat for 7 to 9 hours. This long, slow cooking method breaks down the tough fibers in the meat, making it tender and juicy.
- Shred or Slice: When the brisket is finished cooking, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Then, shred the brisket using forks or slice it thinly, based on your preference.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas before serving. Place a generous amount of shredded or sliced brisket on each tortilla. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced red onion. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce on top for enhanced flavor, then fold and enjoy your tacos.
Notes
- You can substitute the BBQ sauce with your preferred brand or homemade variety for a personalized taste.
- For extra smoky flavor, you can lightly smoke the brisket before seasoning if you have a smoker.
- Leftover brisket can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet or in the oven to avoid cracking when assembling the tacos.
- Feel free to add avocado, jalapeños, or sour cream as additional toppings for variety.
