Tequila Lime Brisket "Taco" Cups

Molly Hagler Molly Hagler
Leave a review

These taco cups turn slow-cooked brisket into a fun, handheld bite. With melty beef, bright zesty flavor, and a satisfyingly crunchy cup, they’re perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself on a busy night. Prep the pickled onions in advance and make the brisket ahead, reheating it just before assembling for stress-free serving.

Makes about 24 taco cups

8h 30m 12
Easy Meat

Contains: Gluten, Wheat

Directions

Cook the Brisket

  1. Place the brisket in a slow cooker. Top with garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper. Add the sliced onion and jalapeño. Sprinkle on the lime zest and pour in the lime juice, tequila, and broth. Cook on low for eight to 10 hours until tender.

  2. Remove from the slow cooker, shred using two forks, and return to the sauce.

Prepare the Pickled Onions

  1. Fill a large mason jar with the sliced onions.

  2. In a separate container, mix together the vinegars, sugar, and salt. Pour the mixture over the onions so that the mason jar is completely full and all the onions are covered. For quick pickles, let sit for one hour. Otherwise, cover and store at room temperature overnight, then move to the fridge.

Prepare the "Taco" Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two cupcake pans with nonstick spray.

  2. Place one wonton wrapper into each cupcake cup, pressing it down gently. Place a second wrapper on top, slightly offset, to create a star pattern. Press gently to mold.

  3. Spray the tops with nonstick spray and bake for 10 minutes, until golden and crunchy. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to two weeks.

Make the Guacamole

  1. In a bowl, mix together the avocado, lime juice, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper until mostly smooth.

  2. If not using immediately, place the avocado pit in the container to help prevent browning, and refrigerate.

Assemble

  1. Use tongs to add pulled beef to each wonton cup, letting the excess juices drip off. Top with a spoonful of guacamole and one or two pickled onions.

About:

Sponsored by Gefen

Suggested Recipes

Explore

brisket cups doctored up kitchen molly hagler pulled beef pulled brisket purim seuda shredded beef tacos tequila
Did you make this recipe yet?

Photos from Our Community

See how these recipes turned out in real kitchens. Photos from home cooks will appear here as they're shared.

Tell Us How It Went: Share Your Experience

1 Comment

Emily Mann •
Marked as Question

Hi is the meat meant to be hot when this is served?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Emily Mann

It doesn't have to be, I would say warm or room temp but not cold!