Alvarado-Style Smoked Brisket with Chipotle Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Slow-cooked beef brisket infused with a smoky chipotle rub, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that captures the essence of Texas barbecue traditions. This Texas-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 260 minutes, pairs beef brisket, smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Texas cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs (flat cut, trimmed) beef brisket
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chipotle powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, chipotle powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 2: Pat brisket dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Place brisket fat-side up in a roasting pan, pour beef broth around the edges (not directly on meat), and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 4: Bake for 4 hours, checking for tenderness by inserting a fork—it should slide in easily.
Step 5: Remove from oven, discard excess fat, and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain. Drizzle with barbecue sauce before serving.