Brisket Tacos Recipe
Chopped brisket, cheese, slaw, pico de gallo, bean salad, white BBQ sauce, & fried jalapeños.
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Ingredients
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Brisket
Cheese
Slaw
Pico de Gallo
Bean Salad
White BBQ Sauce
Fried Jalapeños
Tortillas
Method
Brisket Preparation
- 1
Season the Brisket
In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture all over the brisket.
- 2
Cook the Brisket
Place the seasoned brisket in a slow cooker. Pour beef broth over it. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender. Once done, shred the brisket using two forks.
Slaw Preparation
- 3
Mix Slaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the cabbage and carrots are coated.
Pico de Gallo Preparation
- 4
Prepare Pico de Gallo
In a separate bowl, mix diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir together and let it sit for flavors to meld.
Bean Salad Preparation
- 5
Combine Bean Salad Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
White BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make White BBQ Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fried Jalapeños Preparation
- 7
Prepare Jalapeños
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt. Dip jalapeño slices into the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 8
Assembling Tacos
- 9
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 10
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer shredded brisket, shredded cheddar cheese, slaw, pico de gallo, bean salad, and drizzle with white BBQ sauce. Top with fried jalapeños.
- 11
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with additional lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce, if desired.




