Get ready for a fiesta with these easy Crock Pot Chipotle Brisket Tacos. The brisket becomes tender and flavorful after slow cooking, and a quick pico de gallo brightens each bite with fresh, zesty notes. Pico only takes a few minutes to prepare and pairs perfectly with the smoky heat of the chipotle. Follow the simple steps below for a satisfying meal that serves about four.
Crock Pot Chipotle Brisket Tacos Ingredients: serves 4
- 1 lb brisket
- 1 red onion, cut into large chunks
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (from an 11 oz. can)
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- handful of chopped cilantro
Method
- Place the chopped onion and smashed garlic cloves in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Season the brisket generously with salt, pepper and cumin (add a pinch of cayenne if you like extra heat).
- Lay the seasoned brisket on top of the onions in the crock pot.
- Roughly chop the chipotle peppers on a cutting board, reserving the adobo sauce. Pour the chopped peppers and the sauce over the brisket.
- Pour the broth, lime juice and apple cider vinegar around the brisket in the crock pot.
- Add the chopped cilantro.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours or on High for 4–6 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and keep warm until ready to serve.
Serving suggestion: Pile the shredded brisket onto warm corn tortillas and top with pico de gallo. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Pico de Gallo (optional)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Combine the pico ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
These crock pot chipotle brisket tacos are an effortless way to bring bold flavors to the table. The slow-cooked meat stays juicy and shreddable, while the chipotle adobo and lime create a balanced, vibrant profile that works beautifully with fresh pico and warm tortillas. Enjoy!