10/05/2026
🌮 Welcome back to Meal Prep Monday!
We’re keeping the taco celebration going! October 4 was National Taco Day, so what better way to bring bold, craveable flavour to the menu than with Beef Brisket Barbacoa Tacos?
Tender, shredded beef brisket is simmered with chipotle, seasoning, and stock, then finished with a bright squeeze of lime and loaded into warm tortillas with fresh onion, jalapeño, cheese, and cilantro. The result? A flavour-packed taco that brings the slow-cooked barbacoa experience to the menu without the slow-cooked prep.
Made with Reuven Fully Cooked Shredded Beef Brisket (Product Code B43955), this recipe delivers the rich, tender texture operators want with a streamlined approach to preparation. With no thawing or raw meat handling required, it’s a practical solution for building globally inspired menu items while helping save time and labour.
✨ Here’s how to make it (serves 2 | ready in 30 minutes):
1️⃣ Combine stock, seasoning, and chipotle in a pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
2️⃣ Add the shredded brisket and heat until thoroughly hot and evenly coated.
3️⃣ Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
4️⃣ Warm the tortillas and portion approximately 40 g of brisket into each taco.
5️⃣ Garnish with onion, jalapeño, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime and enjoy!
🌮 From taco features and casual dining to catering, grab-and-go, and globally inspired menus, this versatile brisket filling makes it easy to bring bold flavour to the plate with less prep.
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