Low Sodium Brisket Tacos

Transform your taco night with these mouthwatering Low Sodium Brisket Tacos, a flavorful and heart-healthy twist on a Tex-Mex classic. Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket is seasoned with a fragrant blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder before being braised in low sodium beef broth and apple cider vinegar for eight hours, creating irresistibly juicy, pull-apart meat. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and a bright squeeze of lime, these tacos are bursting with bold flavor while keeping sodium levels in check. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this recipe combines easy prep with an all-day cook time for a show-stopping meal that’s ready when you are!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef brisket
• 2 cups Low sodium beef broth
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 whole Lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Season the brisket on all sides with black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder.

Step 5

Sear the brisket in the pot for about 4-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.

Step 6

Remove the brisket from the pot and set aside.

Step 7

In the same pot, add the sliced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.

Step 9

Pour in the low sodium beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 10

Return the brisket to the pot, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 11

Cook for approximately 8 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the brisket from the pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 13

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.

Step 14

Assemble the tacos by placing shredded brisket on each tortilla.

Step 15

Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 16

Serve immediately for best taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2585.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4381.4

Total Fat 203.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 5550.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 430.1g	0%

Vitamin D 108.9IU	0%
Calcium 474.6mg	0%
Iron 46.4mg	0%
Potassium 5468.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 39.7%

Carbs: 18.0%