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Beef Brisket Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade Flavorful Tacos with Salsa Verde

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Tender, juicy beef brisket tacos paired with a fresh, tangy salsa verde. This recipe uses a pressure cooker or slow cooker shortcut to deliver flavorful tacos perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for browning)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed (seeded for milder heat)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Diced white onion (for serving)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
  • Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional)
  • Pickled jalapeños or radishes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the brisket and sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until well-browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Place the browned brisket on top of the onion and garlic in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Pour in the beef broth.
  5. Cook the brisket: Slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender and shreds easily; or pressure cooker on high pressure for 60-75 minutes followed by natural release.
  6. While the brisket cooks, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, garlic, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Remove the cooked brisket and shred it using two forks. Discard excess fat if needed. Return shredded meat to the cooking liquid and stir to keep it juicy. Squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
  8. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave.
  9. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded brisket, then topping with salsa verde, diced onion, cilantro, and optional toppings like queso fresco or pickled jalapeños.
  10. Serve immediately. Keep warm in a low oven if needed.

Notes

For best results, do not skip the browning step to develop flavor. If brisket feels tough when shredding, let it rest in cooking juices for 10 more minutes. Warm tortillas properly for better texture. Roasting tomatillos and jalapeños before blending adds smoky sweetness to salsa verde. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with broth to maintain moisture.

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