Texas Smoked Brisket Recipe

Name: Texas Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium onions, cut in half rounds; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 (4 lb) beef brisket, fat trimmed; 1 cup ketchup

Servings: persons

1
Spread the onions on the bottom of the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker and turn the machine on LOW.
2
Stir the paprika, chilies, pepper, cumin, sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar together in a small bowl.
3
Rum the mixture over the brisket and place the brisket on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
4
Cover and cook for 10 hours on LOW, until the brisket is tender.
5
Remove the brisket from the cooker and cover with foil.
6
Skim off any fat from the cooking liquid and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan.
7
Stir in the ketchup and simmer for 20 minutes, until thickened.
8
Slice brisket across the grain to serve, accompanied by some of the sauce.

241

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium onions, cut in half rounds, 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Texas Smoked Brisket 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!

Texas Smoked Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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