Grilled Texas-Style Brisket with Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Tender smoked beef brisket grilled to perfection, glazed with a smoky chipotle barbecue sauce that balances heat and sweetness. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 280 minutes, pairs beef brisket, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 240 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub this dry spice mix all over the 3 lbs beef brisket, pressing it in well. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Lightly oil the grill grates with 2 tbsp olive oil using a brush or paper towel.
Step 3: While the grill heats, blend 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp honey in a blender until smooth to create your smoky chipotle BBQ sauce.
Step 4: Grill the brisket fat side down for about 5 minutes to sear, then flip and grill for another 5 minutes. Lower the heat to 250°F, move brisket to indirect heat, and cook covered for 3-4 hours, basting every 45 minutes with the chipotle BBQ sauce until the meat is tender and the sauce caramelizes.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest covered for 20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain and serving with extra BBQ sauce on the side.