Austin-Inspired Smoked Brisket Tacos with Pickled Red Onion

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Tender smoked brisket stuffed into warm corn tortillas with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro for a Texas-style taco experience. This Mexican taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs smoked brisket, corn tortillas, and red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and pour over 1 thinly sliced medium red onion in a heatproof bowl. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
  2. Step 2: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted. Keep warm wrapped in a clean towel.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb thinly sliced smoked brisket, cooking for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and edges are slightly crispy.
  4. Step 4: Assemble tacos by dividing the brisket evenly among the tortillas, topping with pickled red onions and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos to add brightness.

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