Slow Cooker Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Jalapeño Cornbread

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Tender slow-cooked Texas brisket infused with a smoky spice rub, paired with moist jalapeño cornbread to soak up every bit of flavorful juice. This bbq & smoked-inspired slow cooker ready in about 560 minutes pairs beef brisket, brown sugar, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup, melted unsalted butter
• 2, seeded and diced jalapeños

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to create a spice rub. Rub this mixture evenly over all sides of the 3 lb beef brisket.
2. Step 2: Place the brisket in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup beef broth around it. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
3. Step 3: About 45 minutes before the brisket finishes, preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then add 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in 2 diced and seeded jalapeños.
5. Step 5: Pour the cornbread batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: When the brisket is done, remove from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve slices of brisket alongside warm jalapeño cornbread and spoon some of the cooking juices over the meat.