Brisket Tacos Recipe

Name: Brisket Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 -6 lbs fresh beef brisket, well trimmed; 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite); 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup liquid smoke (Colgin's is best); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup minced onion; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 10 -15 tortillas

Servings: persons

5 -6 lbs fresh beef brisket, well trimmed
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup liquid smoke (Colgin's is best)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
10 -15 tortillas

1
Remove brisket from the refrigerator far enough ahead of time to allow it to come to room temperature.
2
Preheat oven to 275u00b0F.
3
In a large Pyrex baking dish (or very heavy metal pan), thoroughly mix the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, celery salt, lemon pepper, salt, chopped onion, and water to make sauce.
4
Put the brisket in the baking dish, and turn it over once to coat it with the sauce.
5
Seal the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
6
Bake at 275u00b0F for 5 to 7 hours (about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound).
7
Remove from oven and allow to stand for 1/2 hour before slicing.
8
Carve across the grain in thin slices/bite sized pieces.
9
Place carved meat back into the sauce and stir until well coated.
10
Serve in warm tortillas sprinkled with Jack cheese, red onion, and cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 lbs fresh beef brisket, well trimmed, 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite), 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup liquid smoke (Colgin's is best), and more.

Yes, Brisket Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brisket Tacos

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