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BBQ Brisket Elote Tacos

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Bold and flavorful BBQ Brisket Elote Tacos featuring tender smoked brisket, grilled corn mixed with mayo and cotija cheese, topped with avocado lime crème and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole beef brisket, trimmed
  • BBQ rub (to taste)
  • 4 ears of corn, kernels cut off
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • Tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Avocado lime crème (avocado blended with lime juice and sour cream or crema)
  • Shredded cheese (for melting in tacos)

Instructions

  1. Trim and season the brisket with BBQ rub.
  2. Preheat smoker to 225°F.
  3. Smoke the brisket fat side up for 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Wrap brisket in butcher paper or foil.
  5. Return brisket to smoker and continue cooking for 4-6 hours until internal temperature is 195°F-205°F.
  6. Rest brisket for 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing.
  7. Cut kernels off the corn cobs and mix with diced green bell pepper.
  8. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  9. Place corn and pepper mixture on a griddle or grill basket, lightly coat with oil.
  10. Grill for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and tender.
  11. Transfer to a bowl and stir in mayonnaise.
  12. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder.
  13. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and garnish with cilantro and optional cayenne pepper.
  14. Warm tortillas on a griddle.
  15. Add shredded cheese and chopped brisket to each tortilla, fold in half.
  16. Cook until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp.
  17. Add elote mixture and drizzle with avocado lime crème before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the brisket to rest well before slicing to retain juices. The elote mixture can be prepared ahead and grilled just before serving. Adjust chili powder and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

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