Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket

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Fall-apart tender beef brisket, slow-cooked with a smoky rub, perfect for a special meal. This american-inspired beef ready in about 200 minutes pairs beef brisket, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

★ 4.4 (15 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 8 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Pat brisket dry and rub with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Place brisket in a roasting pan, fat-side up. Add 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup water to the pan.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 1 large onion, sliced, 2 carrots, sliced, and 2 celery stalks, sliced, around the brisket.
  4. Step 4: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 3 hours, or until brisket is tender and pulls apart easily.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and pan juices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket take to make?

Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef brisket from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Texas-Style Oven-Baked Brisket?

American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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