Smoky Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Brisket

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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Tender beef brisket slowly braised in a smoky chipotle and craft beer sauce until melt-in-your-mouth soft. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef brisket, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, craft beer for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
12 oz craft beer
2 cups beef broth
1 large, sliced yellow onion
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs beef brisket with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear for 4 minutes per side until browned and crispy at edges.
Step 2: Remove brisket and add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions turn translucent and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to toast spices.
Step 4: Pour in 12 oz craft beer and 2 cups beef broth, scraping brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
Step 5: Return brisket to the pot, cover tightly with lid, and place in preheated oven. Braise for 3 hours until meat is fork-tender, basting once halfway through.
Step 6: Remove brisket, rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with the reduced braising liquid as sauce.