Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos

Health score
32%
Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos
250 min.
8
469kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco night to a whole new level? Our Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos are the perfect blend of savory flavors and tender textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Imagine succulent beef brisket, slow-cooked to perfection, infused with a rich chili sauce and a hint of smoky goodness. This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings friends and family together around the table.

With minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The aroma of the brisket cooking will fill your home, creating an irresistible invitation for everyone to gather. Once it's ready, simply shred the beef and serve it on warm tortillas, topped with fresh avocado, diced tomatoes, and a generous scoop of thick and chunky salsa. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making these tacos a hit for lunch, dinner, or any occasion.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe serves eight, ensuring there's plenty to go around. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with these mouthwatering Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket Tacos!

Ingredients

  • large onion sweet thinly sliced
  • 2.5 lb brisket 
  • serving salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz chili sauce 
  • tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • teaspoon liquid smoke 
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  •  avocado diced pitted peeled
  •  tomatoes diced
  • serving salsa thick

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In 4-quart slow cooker, layer onion slices. Top with beef, fat side up.
  2. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In medium bowl, mix chili sauce, brown sugar and liquid smoke with whisk.
  4. Spread over beef.
  5. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  6. Remove beef from slow cooker; place on cutting board. With 2 forks, shred beef. Using slotted spoon, transfer onion to bowl for serving. Return beef to slow cooker; stir.
  7. To serve, spoon beef onto tortillas; top with onion, cheese, avocado, tomatoes and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories469kcal
Protein31.97%
Fat41.59%
Carbs26.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.38
Glycemic Load
4.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.871739276077%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.49mg
Quercetin
6.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:468.65kcal
23.43%
Fat:21.48g
33.05%
Saturated Fat:7.8g
48.75%
Carbohydrates:30.73g
10.24%
Net Carbohydrates:26.38g
9.59%
Sugar:11.04g
12.26%
Cholesterol:102.06mg
34.02%
Sodium:1047.87mg
45.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.15g
74.29%
Vitamin B12:3.59µg
59.91%
Selenium:34.57µg
49.38%
Zinc:7.1mg
47.34%
Phosphorus:461.07mg
46.11%
Vitamin B6:0.83mg
41.43%
Vitamin B3:8.19mg
40.93%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.08%
Potassium:892.2mg
25.49%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.75%
Iron:4.45mg
24.75%
Folate:76.39µg
19.1%
Fiber:4.35g
17.4%
Calcium:173.44mg
17.34%
Vitamin C:13.48mg
16.35%
Magnesium:61.36mg
15.34%
Copper:0.29mg
14.34%
Vitamin E:2.04mg
13.58%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.75%
Vitamin K:13.27µg
12.64%
Vitamin A:615.57IU
12.31%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.16%