Weeknight meals don’t need to be complicated to be good. This one keeps things simple, letting everything come together in a crockpot with brisket, everyday ingredients, and a blend of Sergio’s Seasoning and All Shook Up for a bold, slow-developed flavor that builds as it cooks low and slow.
Everything starts with the brisket. As it cooks, it becomes tender and easy to shred, soaking up the flavor from onions, garlic, and seasoning. All Shook Up brings smoke, subtle sweetness, and just enough heat, while Sergio’s Seasoning builds a rich, savory backbone that carries through the entire dish.
From there, it’s all about time. Tomatoes and broth cook down with the brisket, creating a deeply flavorful, slightly saucy filling that’s perfect for tacos. Right at the end, a sprinkle of Bowtie adds a bright, citrusy kick that cuts through the richness and ties everything together.
Finished with warm tortillas, fresh toppings, and a squeeze of lime, it’s rich, tender, and built for easy, flavor-packed meals.
Ingredients
For the Crockpot All Shook Up Brisket Tacos
- 2–3 lbs beef brisket
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Sergio’s Seasoning
- 1 tbsp All Shook Up Seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1–2 tsp Bowtie Seasoning (to finish)
- Street-size tortillas, for serving
- Shredded cheese, for serving
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Directions
- Prep the brisket: Pat the brisket dry and season generously on all sides with Sergio’s Seasoning and All Shook Up.
- Build the base: Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot, then set the brisket on top.
- Add liquid: Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth around the brisket.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the meat: Remove the brisket, shred it with two forks, then return it to the crockpot and toss in the juices.
- Finish with Bowtie: Sprinkle in Bowtie Seasoning and mix to combine, adding a fresh, citrusy brightness.
- Serve: Spoon the brisket into warm tortillas and top with cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Serving Tips
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Let it cook low and slow: This is key for tender, shreddable brisket.
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Shred and soak: Returning the meat to the juices keeps it flavorful and moist.
- Finish at the end: Adding Bowtie last keeps its citrus notes bright and fresh.
Why the Seasoning Matters
Sergio’s Seasoning builds the savory foundation, enhancing the natural richness of the brisket as it slowly cooks.
All Shook Up adds smoky depth, a touch of sweetness, and a subtle heat that develops over time, giving the dish a more layered flavor.
Bowtie brings everything into balance at the end, adding a citrusy lift that cuts through the richness and ties the entire dish together.
A Slow Cooked Classic, Finished Right
At its core, this is a classic brisket dish, slow-cooked, tender, and deeply flavorful.
But with a simple crockpot method and a bright finish from Bowtie, it becomes something more balanced and complete.
Rich, tender, and finished with just the right amount of brightness, it’s a reminder that great flavor is all about contrast
