Slow-Cooked Southern Beef Brisket with Smoky Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

This tender beef brisket is slow-cooked with smoky paprika and aromatic spices, creating deep regional Southern flavors perfect for a comforting meal. This American beef recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef brisket, smoked paprika, and garlic powder 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 smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a dry rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the mixture evenly over the entire surface of 3 lbs beef brisket. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and edges are crispy.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp yellow mustard. Pour this mixture over the brisket.
4. Step 4: Cover the skillet tightly with foil and place in the oven. Cook for 3 hours, checking after 2.5 hours that the liquid is simmering and the brisket is tender, with the sauce thickened and coating the meat.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.