Tacos de Suadero

Tacos de Suadero

Prep 20 min Cook 180 minRegional/specialtyMediumServes 6

Mexico City-style brisket braised until silky, then crisped on the griddle for deeply savory tacos.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef brisket or suadero
  • 1/4 cup beef tallow
  • 1 white onion, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped onion and cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the beef generously with salt.

  2. 2

    Brown it in tallow in a heavy pot.

  3. 3

    Add onion, garlic, bay, peppercorns and stock; cover and braise at 325°F until tender.

  4. 4

    Chop and crisp the meat on a hot griddle, then serve in warm tortillas with onion, cilantro and lime.

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