Grilled Detroit-Style Beef Brisket with Spiced Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A smoky grilled beef brisket inspired by Detroit's hearty ballpark flavors, glazed with a tangy and spicy mustard sauce. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 160 minutes, pairs beef brisket, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 40 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
1/4 cup yellow mustard
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp kosher salt in a bowl to create the spiced mustard glaze.
Step 2: Rub 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat thoroughly with half of the prepared mustard glaze. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Place the brisket on indirect heat and grill covered for 2 hours, adding 1 cup water to a drip pan to maintain moisture.
Step 4: Every 30 minutes, baste the brisket with remaining spiced mustard glaze, turning once halfway through cooking to develop a flavorful crust.
Step 5: After 2 hours, check brisket tenderness by inserting a fork; it should be tender yet sliceable. Remove from grill and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing thin against the grain.