Slow Cooker Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Smoky Dry Rub

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

Tender, fall-apart beef brisket infused with a smoky, spiced dry rub, slow-cooked to perfection for a hearty Texas-inspired meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 615 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 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to make the dry rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3-pound beef brisket evenly on all sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then generously coat the brisket with the prepared dry rub, pressing it into the meat.
3. Step 3: Place the brisket into the slow cooker and pour 1 cup beef broth around it. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Once cooked, remove the brisket and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with pan juices spooned over.