Slow Cooker Coffee-Rubbed Beef Brisket with Smoky BBQ Sauce

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Tender beef brisket slow-cooked with a bold coffee and spice rub, finished with a rich smoky barbecue sauce. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 555 minutes, pairs beef brisket, ground coffee, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 540 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the surface of the 3 lb beef brisket.
  2. Step 2: Place the rubbed brisket into a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar around the brisket.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until brisket is fork-tender and easily shredded.
  4. Step 4: Remove brisket and shred with two forks. Stir 1 cup barbecue sauce into the slow cooker juices.
  5. Step 5: Return shredded brisket to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the smoky BBQ sauce. Heat on low for an additional 20 minutes before serving.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm on toasted buns or alongside roasted vegetables for a hearty meal.

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