Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket with Amarillo-Style Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

Tender beef brisket slow-cooked with a blend of smoky and savory Amarillo-inspired spices, perfect for a comforting meal. This American beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef brisket, olive oil, and smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs beef brisket evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chipotle chili powder; rub this spice blend all over the brisket.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 4 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 2 cups beef broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender and infused with the spices.
4. Step 4: Remove brisket and let rest 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the onion and broth mixture spooned over the top.