Smoked Paprika and Coffee Rubbed Beef Brisket

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Tender smoked brisket enhanced with a bold rub of smoked paprika, coffee, and spices for deep, complex flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef brisket, ground coffee, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 8, 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 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp ground coffee, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder to create the dry rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 lbs beef brisket with paper towels. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil all over the brisket to help the rub adhere.
  3. Step 3: Generously coat the brisket with the coffee-spice rub on all sides, pressing it into the meat.
  4. Step 4: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add wood chips of your choice (hickory or oak recommended).
  5. Step 5: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate and smoke for 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove the brisket from the smoker, wrap it tightly in foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.

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