Slow Cooker Texas-Style Brisket with Amarillo BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

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Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with smoky spices and served with a tangy Amarillo-style barbecue sauce. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 625 minutes, pairs beef brisket, smoked paprika, garlic powder 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: 25 min Cook: 600 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds beef brisket
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub 3 pounds beef brisket evenly with 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Let it rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for about 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms, then transfer to the slow cooker.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth. Pour this Amarillo-style BBQ sauce over the brisket in the slow cooker.
Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the brisket is fork-tender and juicy, then slice against the grain and spoon the sauce over before serving.