Sheet Pan Spiced Texan Beef Brisket with Smoky Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Tender beef brisket rubbed with a smoky Texan spice blend and roasted on a sheet pan for an easy smoky BBQ dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 255 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 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil all over 3 lbs beef brisket, then evenly coat it with the prepared spice rub.
3. Step 3: Place the brisket fat side up on a rimmed sheet pan and pour 1 cup beef broth around it.
4. Step 4: Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest covered for 20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to serve.