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Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos with Salsa and Cotija Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos recipe offers tender, flavorful beef brisket cooked low and slow with salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning, served on warm corn tortillas and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for a hands-off dinner that delivers authentic Mexican-inspired flavors with minimal prep.

Ingredients

Beef and Marinade

  • 2 lbs beef brisket
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes

Toppings and Serving

  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste)
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place 2 lbs of beef brisket, 1 cup salsa, and 4 tablespoons of taco seasoning into a slow cooker. This forms the flavorful base that will infuse the meat as it cooks.
  2. Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice from 2 fresh limes evenly over the brisket mixture to add a citrusy zing that brightens the flavors.
  3. Slow Cook the Brisket: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours, allowing the brisket to become tender and easily shreddable.
  4. Shred the Meat: Once cooked, shred the brisket using two forks, then stir it back into the cooking juices to keep it juicy and flavorful.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Warm 18 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or a microwave until soft and pliable, ready to hold the brisket and toppings.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Serve the shredded brisket on the warm tortillas, then top with 1 cup of crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeño for heat and freshness.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the brisket with the salsa and taco seasoning overnight before cooking.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Leftover brisket can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like diced onions or avocado slices for additional texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/slow-cooker-brisket-tacos-with-salsa-and-cotija-recipe/