Slow-Smoked Beef Brisket with Coffee and Chili Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Rich, tender beef brisket smoked slowly with a bold coffee and chili spice rub for deep smoky flavor and a spicy kick. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 620 minutes, pairs beef brisket, ground coffee, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 10, 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

• 5 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp ground coffee
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3 large chunks hickory wood chunks
• 1 cup beef broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder to create a dry rub.
2. Step 2: Pat dry the 5 lb beef brisket with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides, pressing it into the meat.
3. Step 3: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add 3 large hickory wood chunks for smoke.
4. Step 4: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate and smoke for 8-10 hours, spritzing every hour with 1 cup beef broth to keep it moist.
5. Step 5: The brisket is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 205°F and is tender to the touch. Remove from the smoker and wrap it tightly in foil. Let it rest for 1 hour before slicing against the grain to serve.