Slow Cooker Coffee-Chili Beef Brisket

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Tender beef brisket slow-cooked with bold coffee and smoky chili spices for a rich, hearty meal perfect for a cozy dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef brisket, strong brewed coffee, chili powder 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: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs beef brisket with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup strong brewed coffee and 1 cup beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Pour the coffee and spice mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the brisket is fork-tender and infused with flavor.