Slow Cooker Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Dry Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with a smoky and spicy Texas-style dry rub, perfect for a comforting meal. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef brisket, 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 pounds beef brisket
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to create the dry rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 pounds beef brisket evenly all over with the dry rub mixture, pressing it into the meat.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes on each side until well browned and crusty.
4. Step 4: Transfer the seared brisket to the slow cooker and pour 1 cup beef broth around it.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Once cooked, let the brisket rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving with the cooking juices.