Spiced Beef Brisket with Smokey BBQ Sauce (Texas)

Name: Spiced Beef Brisket with Smokey BBQ Sauce (Texas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; One 14.5-ounce can beef broth; One 3- to 3 1/2-pound beef brisket; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 stick celery, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 14.5-ounce can beef broth
One 3- to 3 1/2-pound beef brisket
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 stick celery, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
3
For the rub: In small bowl, combine the sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
4
Pour the beef broth into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
5
Using a paring knife, score the surface of the meat all over.
6
Massage the rub into the meat.
7
Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast until very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, adding water 1/2 cup at a time if the roasting juices start to dry up.
8
For the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic, celery, onion, tomato sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt.
9
Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the side of the food processor bowl as needed with a spatula.
10
Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan.
11
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
12
Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
13
Brush 1/3 cup of the sauce over the surface of the brisket.
14
Slice the brisket into 3/4-inch pieces and arrange on a serving platter.
15
Serve the extra sauce alongside.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced Beef Brisket with Smokey BBQ Sauce (Texas) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!