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September 16, 2025
Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos Recipe
Slow cooker brisket tacos feature incredibly tender, flavorful beef that's been braised in rich tomato sauce until it practically falls apart with a fork. This hands-off cooking method transforms tough brisket into perfect taco filling while developing deep, complex flavors throughout the long cooking process. The resulting beef is so tender and flavorful that it elevates simple tacos into something extraordinary.
These slow cooker brisket tacos are stuffed with flavorful, tender beef in a rich tomato sauce. Dress up your tacos any way you like, e.g. with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pickled red onions, diced tomatoes, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients
2 cups beef broth, or more as needed, divided
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, halfed and sliced, divided
1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and sliced, divided
3 pounds beef brisket, flat cut; fat trimmed
1 tablespoon lime juice
24 (6-inch) corn tortillas or taco sized flour tortillas
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Whisk together 2 cups beef broth, enchilada sauce, and tomato paste in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in garlic, thyme, bay leaf, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
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Place half of the onions and peppers in the slow cooker and set brisket on top, fat side up. Sprinkle remaining onions and peppers over the top. If meat isn’t submerged in the cooking liquid, add enough beef broth to just cover the meat.
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Cover and cook until meat is fully cooked and shreds easily, 8 to 10 hours on Low or 4 to 5 hours on High.
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Transfer brisket to a large rimmed baking sheet. Using a slotted spoon, remove onions and peppers from the cooking liquid and set aside in a bowl.
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Skim fat from the cooking liquid and reserve cooking liquid to moisten the meat.
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Cut brisket into 2 to 3-inch chunks, then use 2 forks to shred meat.
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Combine shredded meat, cooked onions and peppers, lime juice, and enough cooking liquid to moisten meat in a serving bowl.
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Serve meat in tortillas with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 472 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 472 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium 591mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 79mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 498mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
