Slow Cooker Texas-Style Brisket Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A hearty slow-cooked chili featuring tender brisket simmered with smoky chipotle peppers and rich Texas spices. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef brisket, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef brisket
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef brisket cubes and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes until a deep crust forms, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant, then stir in 2 chopped chipotle peppers, 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until spices bloom.
3. Step 3: Transfer the sautéed onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with brisket. Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, and 15 oz drained kidney beans. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until brisket is tender and chili thickens, stirring once halfway through cooking.