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mexican essentials: awesome beef brisket tacos

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I think that this is the third recipe I’ve posted on using leftover brisket, and it was a total hit with my weekend guests. Everyone agreed that the brisket was a tasty change from the usual ground-beef tacos. They’re easy/peasy to make, and the slow cooking down of the liquid infuses the brisket with a depth of flavor you might not expect from brisket. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 6 - 8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican essentials: awesome beef brisket tacos

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 Tbsp
    yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne, or to taste
  • 1 c
    beef stock, not broth
  • 1 lb
    leftover beef brisket, chopped
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • taco shells
  • lettuce
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • cheese
  • lemon slices
  • whatever you choose to put on your tacos

How To Make mexican essentials: awesome beef brisket tacos

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne, onions, and beef stock to a saucepan, and bring up to a simmer.
  • 4
    Add the brisket to the saucepan.
  • 5
    Allow to simmer slowly until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 30 minutes.
  • 6
    Chef’s Note: Do not rush this process, just let the ingredients slowly simmer, and infuse the brisket with yummy flavor.
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 8
    Dress up your tacos in the usual manner, but substitute the brisket for your usual protein. Enjoy.
  • 9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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