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Smoky Brisket Elote Tacos

Experience the ultimate fusion with these Smoky Brisket Elote Tacos, featuring tender smoked beef with caramelized edges, charred yellow corn, and a creamy Mexican crema drizzle on soft, flame-kissed flour tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Ingredients
  • 2 lbs smoked beef brisket shredded, dark brown with caramelized edges
  • 2 cups yellow corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
  • 12 small white flour tortillas 6-inch, slightly charred
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema thick consistency for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled white Mexican cheese
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder for fine dusting
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves whole green leaves
  • 2 whole limes cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or any high-heat oil

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for charring the corn and caramelizing the brisket edges.
  • 1 Squeeze Bottle Used for the professional thick white crema zigzag drizzle.

Method
 

Prepare the Components
  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded brisket and cook for 3-5 minutes until the edges are dark brown and crispy.
  2. In the same skillet, add corn kernels in a single layer. Let sit for 2 minutes until charred and popping, then stir to char all sides.
  3. Place white flour tortillas directly over a gas flame or under a broiler for 10-15 seconds until slight char spots appear.
Assembly
  1. Layer three tortillas on a plate and pile high with the caramelized brisket.
  2. Top with charred corn kernels. Use a squeeze bottle to create a thick zigzag drizzle of crema.
  3. Dust with red chili powder, sprinkle heavily with cotija cheese, and scatter fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 26gFat: 28gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for the best charring results.
If brisket is dry, add a splash of beef broth during the reheating phase.
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