Smoked Brisket Tacos

5 from 16 votes

If you've got some leftover smoked brisket in your fridge, we've got the perfect solution for you - smoked brisket tacos! Imagine tender, smoky brisket piled high onto a soft tortilla with fresh toppings like cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime. These tacos are sure to impress and are a delicious way to use up those leftovers.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Servings: tacos

Calories: 400kcal

Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

2 cups leftover smoked brisket chopped
8 corn tortillas warmed

Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema

¼ cup cilantro leaves
2 avocados peeled and pitted
⅓ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 1 lime

Other Toppings

Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
Pico de Gallo
Cotija Cheese
Restaurant Style Salsa

Instructions

Make the Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema
Place all the crema ingredients into a medium mixing bowl or a blender or food processor, if not using an immersion blender.
Blend with the immersion blender until smooth.
Make the Brisket Tacos
Warm the chopped brisket in a low 325 degree F oven on a baking sheet wrapped in foil until warmed through.
Place the brisket into the warmed corn tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating

One of my favorite things about this leftover brisket recipe is that it's perfect for meal prep.

You can make the Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
The brisket can also be made up to 5 days in advance if stored in the fridge, or up to 3 months in advance if you're using the freezer.
Depending on your topping choices, you can also prep them and store them separately up to several days in advance.

When taco time arrives, simply reheat the brisket in a skillet over medium heat. If you're wondering how to reheat smoked brisket without drying it out, try adding a splash of beef broth to the skillet to keep it moist and flavorful.

Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side. Assemble your tacos, and you're good to go!

Variations & Substitutions

As much as we love this leftover smoked brisket tacos recipe, feel free to customize it suit your taste! Here are some suggestions:

You’re welcome to replace corn tortillas with flour tortillas if you prefer.
If you're short on time, store-bought toppings are fine! Grab that salsa and guac out the fridge section and keep it rolling, honey. Perfect for busy nights!
You can also use leftover roast beef, pulled pork, or pulled chicken to make a fabulous taco spread. For a vegetarian option, substitute the brisket with grilled or roasted vegetables.
Swap out the sour cream in the crema for Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier flavor.
Get creative with your toppings! Other fun ideas include sliced fresh or pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, pickled red onions, a melty cheese like pepper jack, or a sharp one like cheddar cheese
Make these into bbq brisket tacos by tossing the leftover meat with bbq sauce while warming it up.

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