Grilled Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Spiced BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Tender smoked brisket infused with classic Texas spices and finished with a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce perfect for a hearty dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 400 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 8, 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: 360 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 1 tsp chili powder in a bowl to create a dry rub. Rub evenly over the entire 4 lbs beef brisket and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or smoker to 225°F. Place the brisket fat side up on the grill grates and smoke for 5-6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195°F, adding wood chips for smoke flavor.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chipotle powder and 1/2 cup water. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Once the brisket is done, let it rest covered with foil for 30 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with the spiced BBQ sauce drizzled on top or on the side.