Fiery Texas BBQ Street Tacos

Fiery Texas BBQ Street Tacos

Discover an easy-to-make copycat recipe for Fiery Texas BBQ Street Tacos that will transport you to a Texas BBQ joint with every bite!

πŸ•’ Prep - 15 minutes, Cook - 4 hours, Total - 4 hours 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Gluten (in some corn tortillas), Dairy (if using cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 lbs beef brisket or pork shoulder 2. 1 cup barbecue sauce 3. 1 tbsp smoked paprika 4. 1 tbsp chili powder 5. 1 tbsp brown sugar 6. 1 tsp cayenne pepper 7. 1 tsp garlic powder 8. 1 tsp onion powder 9. 1 tsp ground black pepper 10. 12 small corn tortillas 11. 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) 12. 1 cup diced tomatoes 13. 1 cup sliced jalapenos 14. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 15. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
  2. Rub the mixture onto the beef or pork, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium high heat. Cook the meat for 4 hours, flipping occasionally until tender. Remove from grill and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, shred or chop the meat.
  4. Warm corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Add shredded meat, cheese (if using), tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime to each taco. Serve immediately!

Chef’s Insight

This recipe can be customized to suit your preferred spice level.

Notes

Adjust cooking time for your desired level of tenderness.

Cultural or Historical Background

Texas BBQ is deeply rooted in the state's history and culture, with influences from German and Mexican cuisine.