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Brisket Tacos {Leftover Brisket Recipe}

March 6, 2022 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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This brisket tacos recipe is absolutely delicious and a perfect way to use leftover brisket. These tacos are loaded with tender beef brisket, cheese, fried onion strings, and drizzled with barbecue sauce. Definitely, a favorite taco recipe that always gets rave reviews.

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If you love beef tacos, then I have a recipe that you’re going to adore. These delicious beef tacos are made with leftover beef brisket! Here in Texas, tacos and brisket are two biggies when it comes to food. It’s hard to say which one we love more – barbecue or Tex-Mex. This recipe combines the two into one amazing dish that is absolutely full of flavor. I’ve been making this recipe for years with my leftover beef brisket. It’s a great way to use up all that delicious beef in a recipe that really lets it be the star of the show. I and my family love this one, and I think you will, too, after you try it.

Brisket Tacos

This recipe takes leftover brisket and combines it with barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onion strings and wraps them all up in a soft, flour tortilla. Every bite is a delicious fusion of barbecue and tacos that makes a great dish for weeknight meals, backyard barbecues, and more. This has been a long-time recipe for me, and I can say from experience that it’s always a big hit with everyone.

A white plate with 3 brisket tacos on it.

Why You’ll Love This Brisket Tacos Recipe

  • These tacos are so full of flavor. They’re a delicious leftover recipe that you’d never know was leftovers.
  • Because this recipe is simple and uses leftover brisket, it’s incredibly easy to make.
  • It’s a great addition to any Taco Tuesday, backyard party, game day get-together, or just because.

Variations

The great thing about any taco recipe including this one is how easy they are to play with. You can make so many flavorful variations just by adding different ingredients and makes a few substitutions.

  • Add your favorite taco toppings like diced red onions, diced jalapenos, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, and more.
  • Use any of your favorite cheeses to change the flavor of these tacos.
  • Try using any of your favorite barbecue sauce varieties to change the flavor.
  • Kick up the heat with sauces like chipotle sauce.
A white plate with tacos on it that are made with leftover beef brisket.

Brisket Tacos FAQ

If you have questions about this brisket tacos recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most frequently asked questions about this recipe.

How do you pick out a good brisket?

When buying a whole brisket, always look for one that has the thickest and most uniform flat. Be sure it’s at least 1-inch thick at the end. A uniform brisket like this will cook more evenly, creating a tastier brisket.

What do you season brisket for tacos with?

In general, you’ll use the same kind of seasoning that you would for any other meat that you’d use to make tacos. Seasoning will generally contain various combinations of cumin, chili powder, paprika, coriander, and oregano.

What to serve with brisket tacos?

There are some amazing side dishes that go very well with brisket tacos. Pair these tacos with any of the following.

  • Chips and salsa
  • Corn pudding
  • Mexican coleslaw
  • Spanish rice
  • Mexican black beans
  • Mexican sweet potatoes
  • Elote
  • Nachos
A white plate with two tacos on it showing the inside ingredients.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Brisket Tacos

The filling for these tacos can be stored in an airtight container for 1 to 3 days, depending on how long your brisket was already stored. A maximum of 4 days total is recommended. To reheat the brisket, place it in a saucepot and heat it over medium-low heat until heated through. Never store the brisket taco filling inside the tortillas.

Brisket Tacos Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious recipe. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

  • Leftover beef brisket
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Beef broth
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Flour tortillas, fajita size
  • Crispy onion strings, if desired
  • Additional BBQ sauce, for drizzle
  • Salt and pepper to taste
A close up of leftover brisket in a flour tortilla with cheese, onion strings and BBQ sauce.

How to Make Brisket Tacos

Making this recipe is just as simple as the ingredient list. In just 3 steps, you’ll have delicious brisket tacos!

Step 1: Make the Brisket Taco Filling

Add the leftover brisket, barbecue sauce, and beef broth to a small saucepan, stir, and cook over medium heat until heated through. Use a fork to shred it, if needed.

Step 2: Heat the Tortillas

While the brisket is cooking, heat the flour tortillas in a frying pan, or a skillet, over medium heat, turning frequently with tongs.

Step 3: Construct the Tacos

Add the shredded brisket to the tortillas, then, sprinkle with cheese, drizzle with barbecue sauce, and top again with crispy onion strings, if desired. You can also squeeze lime juice on top to enhance the flavors of the taco.

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Try This Delicious Brisket Taco Recipe Today

If you love brisket, then this is the recipe for you. Using leftover brisket, and less than a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll have some of the best brisket leftovers you’ve ever eaten. This brisket tacos recipe is super easy and so delicious. It’s a match made in heaven, and once you try it, I know you’ll agree. Give it a try!

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More Delicious Brisket Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Beef Brisket Recipe – This Texas-style beef brisket recipe is oven-baked and is incredibly tender, juicy, loaded with amazing flavor, and super easy to make.

Brisket Mac and Cheese – This delicious brisket mac and cheese tastes as good as your favorite barbecue restaurant. Creamy, flavorful, and absolutely the most delicious comfort food recipe and the perfect recipe for using leftover beef brisket.

Brisket Grilled Cheese – This Brisket Grilled Cheese is absolutely delicious and a great way to use leftover beef brisket.

Brisket Baked Potato – A hearty, and delicious meal packed with tender leftover brisket, BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and topped with fried onion strings.

And, here is a delicious Charro Beans side dish recipe, from Deliciously Seasoned, that goes great with these tacos.

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Brisket Tacos {Leftover Brisket Recipe}

Great Grub, Delicious Treats
These delicious and hearty beef brisket tacos are absolutely delicious and super easy to make using leftover brisket. Tender brisket, shredded cheese, barbecue sauce drizzled over the cheese and topped with crispy onion strings, if desired.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Tacos
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups leftover beef brisket
  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 1-2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 flour tortillas fajita size
  • Crispy onion strings if desired
  • Additional BBQ sauce for drizzle

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add leftover brisket, barbecue sauce and beef broth. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • While brisket is heating up, heat flour tortillas in a frying pan over medium heat or over open flame turning frequently with metal tongs.
  • Add brisket to tortillas, top with cheese, drizzle with barbecue sauce and top with crispy onion strings, if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Values are Approximate

Nutrition

Serving: 1 TacoCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef Bristet Tacos, Brisket Tacos, Leftover Brisket Tacos
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Enjoy, Terri

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