Description
These Smoked BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious and fun way to use leftover brisket, complete with smoky beef, crunchy slaw, and a choice of toppings, making for a mini party on any day.
Ingredients
Brisket Tacos Base
- 1 lb cooked brisket (sliced or shredded, smoked is amazing)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite, with extra for drizzling)
- 12 small tortillas (flour for soft texture or corn for street taco vibe)
- 1 bag slaw mix (bagged coleslaw mix is totally fine)
- 1 medium lime (for brightening flavors)
- to taste salt and pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup pico de gallo (for freshness)
- 1/2 cup pickled onions (for tang)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (for salty bite)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for brightness)
- to taste jalapenos (for spice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Taco Assembly
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds on each side until soft.
- Add slaw first to keep the tortilla from getting soggy and provide crunch.
- Pile on the warm brisket, being careful not to overstuff.
- Drizzle a little BBQ sauce over the top.
- Finish with bright toppings like pico, pickled onions, cilantro, and cotija.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice right before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
Make it a topping bar for customization. Store leftover brisket airtight with juices; slaw and toppings separately to keep them crisp. Reheat brisket gently with broth to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course, Tacos
- Cuisine: BBQ, Mexican