Crazy Good BEEF Brisket Barbacoa TACOS Recipe

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder provides a similar texture, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika gives a smoky flavor with less heat, while jalapeños are more accessible.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

Rub the brisket with the seasoning mix and place uncovered in the fridge overnight.

Preheat the oven to 225ºF (100ºC).

Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo chilies and toast in a hot dry cast iron pan.

Place the onion, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, chicken stock, beer, salt, chilies, and tomatoes in a blender or food processor and puree.

Line your roasting pan with the banana leaf, allowing it to hang over the side.

Put the brisket in the pan on top of the leaf, then pour most of the braising liquid over top.

Wrap the top with the overhanging leaf, then cover the pan with a tight lid and put in the oven.

Cook until the brisket is tender, about 4 hours.

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes.

Cut up the brisket, discard the banana leaf, and reduce the braising sauce until thickened.

Mix the reduced braising liquid back into the chopped brisket.

Cooking Techniques

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