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Smoked Brisket Tacos

Take Taco Tuesday to the next level with Smoked Brisket Tacos. Made with leftover smoked brisket for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Leftover brisket is one of our favorite time savers for easy dinners. Our Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers are always a hit and the whole family loves these Brisket Twice Baked Potatoes.

Smoked brisket tacos on a plate with lettuce and tomatoes.

Tacos always seem to be a crowd pleaser. Everyone can add their favorite toppings and these Smoked Brisket Tacos are on the table in about 15 minutes for a quick and tasty dinner.

Why You Will Love these BBQ Brisket Tacos

  • Crowd Pleaser: Tacos are always on everyone’s list of favorite foods.  A great way to please the entire family because everyone can add their favorite taco toppings and build their own tacos pleasing even the picky eaters.
  • Amazing Flavor: Smoky brisket adds delicious flavor to Tex-Mex cuisine and and this is our absolute favorite taco recipe.
  • The Best Recipe for Brisket Leftovers: Using leftover brisket makes this a great option for busy weeknights and can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients Needed for Beef Brisket Tacos

  • Smoked Brisket
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Dried Oregano
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Crunchy Taco Shells -Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • Lettuce
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Salsa or Salsa Fresca
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro or Green Onions
  • Lime wedges
  • Lettuce
  • Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Limes
Plate of tacos, plate of shells in background.

Step By Step Directions for Brisket Tacos Recipe

Skillet with chopped brisket.
  1. Chop smoked brisket on a cutting board or use shredded brisket and add to a skillet.
Smoked Brisket browned in a skillet.
  1. Cook over medium-high heat until brisket starts to get brown and crispy.
Bowl of taco seasoning ingredients.
  1. In a small bowl make the taco seasoning. Combine garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and oregano.
Chopped brisket with taco seasoning in a skillet.
  1. Add the taco seasoning to the brisket with water.
Chopped brisket for tacos in a skillet.
  1. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring to combine about 5 minutes.
Skillet of chopped brisket, taco shells, toppings.
  1. Serve brisket with favorite toppings on taco shells.
Tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese on a plate.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover brisket

  • Store leftover brisket in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet with a bit of water over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

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Brisket tacos on a plate.

Smoked Brisket Tacos are quick and delicious for any night of the week and the perfect addition to any fiesta dinner.

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Plate with 4 crunchy brisket tacos topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
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Smoked Brisket Tacos

Take Taco Tuesday to the next level with Smoked Brisket Tacos. Made with leftover smoked brisket for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef tacos, crunchy beef tacos, leftover smoked brisket recipe, smoked beef brisket tacos, tacos, Texas tacos
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 834kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked brisket
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 18 crispy taco shells lightly toasted
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • chunky salsa
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • lime slices

Instructions

  • Chop the brisket and place in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until brisket starts to crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle over the brisket and add water. Stir to combine and continue to cook about 5 minutes.
  • Serve brisket on crispy taco shells with desired toppings.

Notes

Store leftover brisket in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a tablespoon or two of water over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g

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2 Comments

  1. Made these the other day and they were a hit! They were so tasty my family is already requesting them again! This will definitely be added into our Taco Tuesday rotation!

  2. These tacos look and sound excellent! Since moving to TX I’ve been trying all things brisket and I’m in love with these tasty tacos!