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Beef Brisket Leftovers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded beef brisket (leftover)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 burger buns (for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded beef brisket (leftover)
  • 8 small taco shells (soft or hard)
  • 1 cup salsa (for topping)
  • 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Method
 

  1. Sauté the sliced onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups of shredded beef brisket, 1 cup of barbecue sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet, stirring until heated through for another 5-7 minutes.
  3. Toast the 4 burger buns until golden brown and generously fill each with the brisket mixture, topping with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. In a bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of shredded beef brisket with 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
  5. Warm the 8 small taco shells according to package instructions, about 5 minutes.
  6. Fill each taco shell with the brisket mixture and top generously with salsa, shredded lettuce, another cup of cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

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