Low Sodium Mexican Brisket Tacos

Total time3 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the brisket

3 lb beef brisket (flat cut), trimmed of excess fat
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
Morton Salt Substitute - 3.125 Oz MySALT The Original Salt Substitute
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Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 dried ancho chile, stem and seeds removed

For serving

12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
6 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 limes, cut into wedges
¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices (optional)
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
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Instructions

1
Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chipotle chili powder; rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the brisket.
2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the brisket fat-side down and sear, undisturbed, for 4–5 minutes until deep brown and releasing easily from the pot. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until equally browned. Transfer the brisket to a plate.

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