Description
This Corned Beef Tacos recipe features tender, flavorful corned beef baked to perfection and served with a creamy cabbage slaw and a tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing. Perfect for a unique twist on traditional tacos, these tacos deliver a hearty, savory experience complemented by a refreshing slaw and the slight heat of jalapenos.
Ingredients
Corned Beef
- 2 pounds 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 mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
For Serving
- Warmed flour tortillas
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Homemade Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Corned Beef: Add the corned beef along with its included spice packet, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, and cracked black pepper to a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bake the Corned Beef: Pour about an inch of water into the pot, cover it, and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 2 hours, or until the corned beef is tender. After 2 hours, uncover the pot and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C). Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to develop a crust.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the pot from the oven and allow the meat to cool slightly. Use a fork to shred the corned beef and set it aside.
- Make the Creamy Cabbage Slaw: In a 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 and fill each with shredded corned beef. Top with a generous portion of the creamy cabbage slaw and drizzle with homemade Thousand Island dressing. Add sliced jalapenos as desired for extra heat.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper and jalapenos according to your heat preference.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the corned beef overnight with the spices before cooking.
- If you prefer a crispy taco shell, lightly toast the warmed tortillas in a skillet before assembling.
- The homemade Thousand Island dressing adds a tangy sweetness that balances the spiciness of the slaw.
- Leftover corned beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
