Easy Tex Mex Brisket

Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this tender and flavorful Easy Tex Mex Brisket! This recipe takes juicy, slow-cooked beef brisket and infuses it with bold Tex-Mex spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, creating a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. After a quick sear for a gorgeous crust, the brisket is braised in a savory blend of beef broth, diced tomatoes, and green chiles, ensuring every bite is packed with rich, zesty flavor. Perfect for low and slow cooking, this hearty dish is a breeze to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time and yields pulled brisket that's ideal for tacos, rice bowls, or even nachos. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it's the ultimate fuss-free, crowd-pleasing meal for your next Tex-Mex-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef brisket
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 4 ounces Green chiles (canned, diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.

Step 3

Pat the brisket dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture generously all over the brisket.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the brisket on both sides for 3–4 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Remove the brisket and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pot, add the beef broth, canned diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the brisket to the pot, making sure it is mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid or foil.

Step 8

Place the pot in the preheated oven and cook for 5–6 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.

Step 9

Carefully remove the pot from the oven and let the brisket rest in the liquid for 15–20 minutes.

Step 10

Shred the brisket with two forks, discarding any excess fat, and mix it with the cooking liquid to coat.

Step 11

Serve the shredded brisket with warm tortillas, over rice, or with your favorite Tex-Mex sides. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2183.2 grams (2183.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3580

Total Fat 193.80g	248%
Saturated Fat 67.60g	338%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.10g
Cholesterol 1279mg	426%
Sodium 12055mg	524%
Total Carbohydrate 36.40g	13%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 15.60g
Protein 409.80g	820%

Vitamin D 109IU	545%
Calcium 291mg	22%
Iron 43mg	241%
Potassium 5088mg	108%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 46.4%

Carbs: 4.1%