Beef brisket reminds me of family gatherings because when Kurt smokes a brisket the entire family comes over. It reminds me of summer parties when we all hang outside in the backyard, play music loudly and sip on cocktails. As soon as my mom arrives she marches straight to the kitchen and asks Kurt for the first sample. He gladly obliges and loves the attention. We fill up the table with corn, mashed potatoes, macaroni salad and slaw. Most of the time there aren’t many leftovers and everyone goes home with a belly full of happiness.
Is there anything better than a taco? I doubt it. Leftover Bourbon Braised Brisket results in some fabulous dinner ideas for the entire week. Take these Brisket Tacos with Caramelized Onions for example, they are a perfect example of how amazing leftovers can be. Tender shredded brisket, caramelized balsamic onions, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle crema is a combination made for a taco. It’s an easy to make recipe that takes a cheaper cut of meat and turns it into meals for days. As a working mom I welcome the idea of preparing dishes that provide more than one meal without feeling that we’re eating leftovers.
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- 4 slices leftover brisket, shredded and warmed up
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup mexican crema
- 1 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
- additional toppings like shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
- Warm up shredded brisket (preferably in braising sauce) over low heat in a small skillet.
- In a separate skillet heat canola oil, add thinly sliced onion and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Season with salt and balsamic vinegar, stir and cook another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl stir mexican crema and adobo.
- Serve brisket with warm tortillas, caramelized onions, chipotle creme and other toppings. Enjoy.
Caramelized Onions & Brisket
Tacos
These tacos look mouthwatering, Kathy! I love that you used brisket instead of ground beef. Sounds delicious, especially with the caramelized onions!
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I love Mexican flavours!! This looks so yummy! I love that you used leftover brisket!! I pinned it for later 😉
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These tacos have my stomach growling! I am so excited for Cinco de Mayo. Mexican food is the best! This is a great way to use up leftover brisket. Yum!
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These tacos look so good, Kathy! Love the flavours! 😀
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Great use of that delicious brisket! Love these tacos 🙂 Pinning!
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This looks delicious! I just love taco and this recipe really has me wanting to make beef brisket now. Great way to use up leftovers!
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There’s nothing better than a good taco :). These look incredible!!!
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Kathy, I love that you made brisket tacos! And, I want to know more about smoking brisket!! We haven’t tried brisket on the Big Green Egg yet, but I’d love to. It sounds amazing and I love that your mom goes straight to it. Love these tacos!
Bri, you should absolutely make the brisket on the Bog Green Egg. You’re going to love it. Kurt is smoking me a brisket for pastrami this coming weekend. I can’t wait. it comes out amazing. The Big Green Egg is our next big purchase. Cant wait.
My mom used to make brisket all of the time, we loved it! These tacos look so fantastic, total comfort food 🙂
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Lucky you Danielle. :0) Your mom rocks for making brisket all the time. I love it.
I love how food can bring family together. These brisket tacos are making me hungry! I agree – there’s nothing better than a taco, especially one that looks as good as these do!
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You’re so kind Kristine. 🙂
Tacos are the best! And yes to repurposing leftovers into something fabulous!
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What a wonderful way to use up leftover brisket. I love the addition of caramelized onions!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy recently posted..Baked Parmesan Potato Wedges
Caramelized onions added such great flavor. Although not traditional for a taco, but very delicious and perfect with a brisket.
This looks delicious, Kathy! Love that all of those fresh veggies balance out the heavy brisket. Looks amazing!
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Wow love these brisket tacos. In Indian cooking we use caramelized onions in most of the dishes. Love the use of caramelized onion in this recipe. I came across your blog through twitter. Lovely space !!
Thank you so much. I am so glad you found the blog and stopped by. Really appreciate it.
Oh my gosh, these look so good! Such a great way to use up leftover meat. And perfect for Cinco de Mayo!! Yum!
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They are awesome and totally hubby approved