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BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos

BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos combine smoky, tender brisket with vibrant slaw and zesty salsa, making it a perfect, flavorful choice for gatherings or a family dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ pounds Beef Brisket
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce, divided
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • Tortillas (flour or white corn)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (or ¼ teaspoon finely ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups unprepared coleslaw
  • Handful of cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture all over the brisket.
  • Sear brisket on all sides in a pressure cooker for about 3-4 minutes each.
  • Add 1 cup BBQ sauce and water to the pot, then cover with the brisket.
  • Set the cooker to PRESSURE COOK on high for 45 minutes.
  • Vent the pressure when done and chop the brisket into chunks.
  • Mix coleslaw and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
  • Prepare dressing using mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper, then combine with the slaw.
  • Warm tortillas and fill with brisket, slaw, additional BBQ sauce, and salsa verde.

Notes

Let the brisket rest for a few minutes after cooking for tenderness.
Adjust spice levels based on personal preference.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg