BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos Recipe

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4.8

102 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    573 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos Recipe

Tailgating season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious, filling, BBQ Beef Brisket tacos? These easy, delicious, and handheld tacos are just what your tailgate needs! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ½ pound beef brisket
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce divided
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • tortillas flour or white corn

Seasoning Rub

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper if using finely ground black pepper, use 1/4 teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Slaw

  • 4 cups unprepared coleslaw
  • handful cilantro
  • ½ cup light Mayo
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lime about 1 tablespoon
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

Prepare the Brisket

  1. Stir together seasoning rub. Rub all over Brisket.
  2. Set pressure cooker to SEAR (see note for alternate cooking methods). Drizzle oil into instant pot. Brown Brisket on all sides (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Remove from pot.
  3. Add 1 cup bbq sauce and water to pressure cooker, return Brisket to the pot. Cover and turn the vent to the SEALED position. Set to PRESSURE COOK (high) or MANUAL for 45 minutes. (Prepare slaw while Brisket is cooking)
  4. Turn valve to VENT position. Once float valve drops, remove lid. Transfer Brisket to a cutting board, use a sharp knife to chop brisket into 1-inch chunks.

Prepare the slaw

  1. Toss together slaw and cilantro. Stir together mayo, honey, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Toss dressing and slaw. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, cover and chill until ready to use.

Assemble the tacos

  1. Fill tortillas with Brisket, top with slaw, additional bbq sauce, and salsa verde. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For the tortillas: I love to use white corn tortillas for these tacos. If you're feeling extra (you are) you can brush them with a little bit of olive oil and crisp them a bit around the edges in a skillet or over a grill or open flame on the stove top. SO worth it. 
  • Toppings: These tacos were inspired by one of my favorite local bbq restaurants where they serve BBQ Brisket tacos with slaw, salsa verde, and a bit of crumbled cotija cheese. The combination is HEAVENLY. If you don't have cotija cheese you can use a bit of crumbled feta cheese instead!
  • Slow cooker/Crockpot method: To use a slow cooker, first brown the Brisket in a skillet over medium-high heat, then transfer to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. (Once fully cooked, internal temperature should read 200 degrees.)
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 1804mg (75%) Potassium 995mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 579IU (12%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 573kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 1804mg 75%
Potassium 995mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 579IU 12%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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