Description
Delicious and hearty Corned Beef Tacos featuring tender, slow-baked corned beef paired with a creamy, spicy cabbage slaw and drizzled with homemade Thousand Island dressing. Served on warm flour tortillas, this recipe offers a flavorful twist on traditional tacos perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Corned Beef
- 2 pound corned beef with spice pack included
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
To Serve
- Warmed flour tortillas
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Corned Beef: Add the corned beef along with the spice packet, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, and cracked black pepper to a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in about an inch of water, cover the pot, and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 2 hours until the corned beef is tender.
- Crisp the Corned Beef: After 2 hours, uncover the pot and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C). Continue baking the beef uncovered for another 15 minutes to develop a slight crust.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the pot from the oven and allow the corned beef to cool slightly. Shred the meat using two forks and set it aside for assembling the tacos.
- Make the Creamy Cabbage Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage, diced white onion, diced jalapeno, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and spicy brown mustard. Mix thoroughly until the slaw is creamy and well blended.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the flour tortillas, then place a generous portion of shredded corned beef on each. Top with the creamy cabbage slaw, drizzle with homemade Thousand Island dressing, and garnish with sliced jalapeno peppers as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapenos to the slaw or as a topping.
- Homemade Thousand Island dressing brings a fresh, tangy flavor but store-bought can be used as a quick alternative.
- Warming the tortillas prior to serving enhances their flexibility and flavor.
- Leftover corned beef can be stored and used in sandwiches or hash for another meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco with toppings
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
