Easy Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos

 This easy slow cooker shredded brisket tacos recipe delivers incredibly tender and flavorful beef with minimal effort. Just set it and forget it, then shred and pile onto tortillas with your favorite toppings for a fantastic taco night!

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Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle or can of your favorite dark beer or beef broth
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onion, salsa, avocado or guacamole, lime wedges, pickled jalapeños, shredded cheese.

Equipment:

• Slow cooker (crockpot)
• Large fork or tongs

Instructions:

1. Prep the Brisket: Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place the roughly chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned brisket on top of the onions and garlic.
3. Add Liquid: Pour the beer or beef broth and the undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies over the brisket.
4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and easily shreds.
5. Shred the Brisket: Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef. Discard any large pieces of fat.
6. Assemble Tacos: Return the shredded brisket to the slow cooker and toss it with some of the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
7. Serve: Serve the tender shredded brisket in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.