Spicy Brisket

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
Slow-baked tender beef brisket smothered in a zesty, homemade Tex-Mex barbecue sauce.
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This slow-baked Spicy Brisket delivers deep, rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, perfect for feeding a crowd. A robust 4-to-5-pound beef brisket is marinated in a tangy, spicy Tex-Mex barbecue sauce before being baked low and slow until fork-tender. The result is a savory, slightly sweet, and heat-kissed main dish that pairs beautifully with warm flour tortillas for making wraps or simply served over rice. Ideal for weekend gatherings, potlucks, or a hearty family dinner where everyone wants seconds. The spices penetrate the meat over the long cooking time, creating a flavorful crust while keeping the interior juicy.

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Spicy Brisket

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 62.5

Description

This slow-baked Spicy Brisket delivers deep, rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, perfect for feeding a crowd. A robust 4-to-5-pound beef brisket is marinated in a tangy, spicy Tex-Mex barbecue sauce before being baked low and slow until fork-tender. The result is a savory, slightly sweet, and heat-kissed main dish that pairs beautifully with warm flour tortillas for making wraps or simply served over rice. Ideal for weekend gatherings, potlucks, or a hearty family dinner where everyone wants seconds. The spices penetrate the meat over the long cooking time, creating a flavorful crust while keeping the interior juicy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Place the trimmed beef brisket into a 13x9 inch ungreased rectangular baking dish.
  3. Pour the spicy Texas barbecue sauce evenly over the brisket, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  6. Remove from oven and carefully turn the brisket over using tongs.
  7. Re-cover the dish tightly with foil and return to the oven.
  8. Continue baking for approximately 2 more hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas for wrapping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 62.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 19.5mg7%
Sodium 18.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.5g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: spicy, brisket, beef, tex-mex, barbecue, slow-cooked, baked, main course, comfort food, family dinner, bbq sauce, tender beef, wrap filling
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