Slow Cooker Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Smoky Chipotle Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with bold spices and topped with a smoky chipotle barbecue sauce perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef brisket, salt, black pepper 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: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, sliced yellow onion

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder. Rub this spice blend evenly over all sides of the 3 lb beef brisket.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and caramelized. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup beef broth. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Place 1 large sliced yellow onion at the base of the slow cooker and pour the chipotle barbecue sauce over the brisket.
Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
Step 6: Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve topped with the smoky chipotle sauce and caramelized onions.