Best 6 Texas Style Beef Brisket Recipes

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Are you craving a juicy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket? Look no further than Texas-style beef brisket, a culinary masterpiece that combines the perfect balance of smoky flavors, tender texture, and a distinctive reddish-brown crust. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste as we explore the secrets behind cooking the ultimate Texas-style beef brisket.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET



Texas-Style Beef Brisket image

A friend had success with this recipe, so I tried it. When my husband told me how much he loved it, I knew I'd be making it often.—Vivian Warner, Elkhart, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1 fresh beef brisket (6 pounds)
1/2 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
BARBECUE SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leaves, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender., For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through., Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves. Place 1 cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat. Add to the barbecue sauce. Discard remaining juices., Return brisket to the slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Thinly slice beef across the grain; serve with sauce. Freeze option: Place individual portions of sliced brisket in freezer containers; top with barbecue sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



Texas-Style Barbecued Beef Brisket image

From Southern Living January 2012. As a note, I am not a fan of cumin so I would reduce it to 1/2 tsp and/or omit it altogether!

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Meat

Time 8h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon jarred beef base
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke
1 (2 -3 lb) beef brisket, flat trimmed
1/4 cup beer
3 tablespoons bottled chili sauce

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 6 quart slow cooker, add onion and garlic. Stir together chili powder and next 5 ingredients. Rub over brisket and place brisket over onion mixture in slow cooker.
  • Whisk together beer and chili sauce. Slowly pour mixture around brisket, avoid removing spices from brisket.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high 4 to 5 hours. When done uncover and let sit in cooker 20 minutes.
  • Remove brisket from slow cooker; cut brisket across the grain into thin slices put on serving plate and spoon pan juices over meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 48.1

SLOW-COOKED, TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET



Slow-Cooked, Texas-Style Beef Brisket image

This is a unique method of making lush, succulent, flavorful beef brisket. I found the recipe on another recipe site. It takes 25 hours to make and the wait is definitely worth it.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Meat

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 lbs beef brisket, untrimmed
1 cup strong black coffee
14 ounces ketchup
12 fluid ounces cola
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up.
  • Pour the coffee over the meat.
  • Cook the brisket on low for 24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola, worchestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • After 24 hours of cooking, remove and discard any fat from the meat.
  • Use forks to pull the meat apart and shred the meat.
  • Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly and cook 1 hour longer.

SLOW COOKER TEXAS STYLE BEEF BRISKET RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Slow Cooker Texas Style Beef Brisket Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by ShoDav

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2.5 - 3) pound lean beef brisket
Marinade
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilis
1/2 cup broth, low sodium, fat free (beef, chicken or vegetable will work)
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
Kosher or sea salt to taste
1 cup spicy barbecue sauce, more or less to taste (we like Annie's Naturals, BBQ Sauce) or check out our recipe

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients--except barbecue sauce--in a bowl, stir and pour over brisket. I like to marinate the brisket right in the slow cooker insert. Marinating is optional but it really adds to the flavor. Marinate brisket in the refrigerator over night if preferred, otherwise move to the next step. Note: If your brisket has a layer of fat, be sure to place the brisket fat side up in the slow cooker. After brisket is done and goes in the roaster pan, remove fat and discard before shredding, slicing or adding barbecue sauce. All all marinade ingredients into the slow cooker, stir and add brisket. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until tender and easily flakes with a fork. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add brisket, along with 1/2 cup juices from the slow cooker, to a roasting pan. Discard the remaining liquid along with bay leafs. Either pull the brisket apart with 2 forks or slice thinly across the grain. Pour barbecue sauce over brisket and heat for 15 minutes. Serve on toasted wheat buns or rolls if desired. TIP: To lower the calories, fat and carbohydrates, simply cut the serving size in half...which will equal 1/2 cup.

TEXAS STYLE BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



Texas Style Barbecued Beef Brisket image

Good for a day when you just don't feel like grilling, but want barbecue. This is good served with Texas toast and slaw! You can soak up the pan juices with the toast.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Beef

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet onion, sliced
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp jarred beef soup base
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp hickory liquid smoke
2-3 lb beef brisket flat, trimmed
1/4 c beer
3 Tbsp bottled chili sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly grease a 6 quart slow cooker; add onion and garlic.
  • 2. Stir together the chili powder and the next 5 ingredients. Rub over the brisket; place the brisket over the onion mixture in the slow cooker.
  • 3. Whisk together beer and chili sauce. Slowly pour the mixture around the brisket (to avoid removing spices from the brisket).
  • 4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until fork tender. Uncover and let stand in the slow cooker for 20 minutes.
  • 5. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker; cut brisket across the grain into thin slices. Return brisket to the slow cooker, and spoon the pan juices over the meat.

SLOW-COOKED, TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET



Slow-Cooked, Texas-Style Beef Brisket image

This slow-cooker recipe comes directly from the heart of a wonderful Texas cook who makes the best brisket in the world! Yay, Papa Louis! He shared it with me years ago, via my sister (his daughter-in-law). I change it from time to time by adding ingredients to make it more Mexican (serve it with tortillas), or leave it as is and serve it with fresh rolls.

Provided by Ly

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 pounds untrimmed beef brisket
1 cup strong black coffee
1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola carbonated beverage
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up. Pour the coffee over the meat. Cook the brisket on LOW for 24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola beverage, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
  • After 24 hours, remove and discard any fat from the brisket. Use a fork to pull apart and shred the meat. Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly, and cook 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 322.5 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked low and slow to break down the connective tissue and make it tender. The best cuts of brisket for barbecue are the flat cut and the point cut. The flat cut is leaner, while the point cut is fattier. You can use either one or a combination of both.
  • Prepare the brisket properly. Before you cook the brisket, you need to trim off any excess fat. You should also score the fat cap, which will help the brisket cook evenly. If you're using a dry rub, be sure to apply it to the brisket at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Cook the brisket low and slow. The best way to cook brisket is low and slow. This will allow the connective tissue to break down and the brisket to become tender. You can cook the brisket in a smoker, oven, or slow cooker. If you're using a smoker, aim for a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're using an oven, set the temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're using a slow cooker, set it to the low setting.
  • Let the brisket rest before slicing. Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it juicier and more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Texas-style beef brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your brisket turns out perfect every time. Brisket is a versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. You can slice it and serve it on a bun with barbecue sauce, or you can shred it and use it in tacos, burritos, or nachos. You can also freeze brisket for later use.

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