If there is something Texas is known for its beef barbecue. Especially slow cooked pit fire barbecue brisket. I myself am a pork girl. I grew up in a Puerto Rican home and our go-to protein is pork. It wasn’t until we moved to Texas that I grew an appreciation for beef barbecue.
Before moving to Texas my experience with beef barbecue was minimal and to be honest it was usually dry. The first time I had true Texas barbecue was in Lockhart, TX at Black’s BBQ. It was my first experience with the most tender delicious brisket I had ever tried. It was basically meat butter. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Of course, you know that Texas shares it’s border with our southern neighbors Mexico and also shares much of its history with Mexico. Because of this some of the flavors of Mexico have made its way into Texas cuisine. The end product is the much beloved Texas Tex-Mex.
Slow Cooker Texas Brisket Ingredients
1 tablespoons paprika3 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons onion powder1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon dried oregano2 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons brown sugar1 lime1 chipotle pepper1/2 cup dark Mexican beer or beef broth4 lb beef brisket
Much of Texas barbecue will feature flavors and spices that you also find in Mexican cuisine. Spices like chili powder, cumin, coriander, and Mexican oregano. These spices are then combined with more American flavors like molasses, brown sugar, and paprika.
The result is a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy combination that has become synonymous with Texas barbecue.
Of course, we don’t all have a fire pit or smoker in our backyard. So, today I am going to do the next best thing and make slow cooker Texas brisket.
It’s not the same as smoky fire barbecue but it’s just as delicious and best of all it’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
I make this Texas brisket on Sunday’s to enjoy throughout the week. This is a great and easy weeknight dinner option. The brisket can be enjoyed on its own with some sides, in tacos, or even topped on some scrambled eggs.
Craving more Tex-Mex inspired flavors? Try my Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Turkey Chorizo and Sweet Potatoes, Spicy Chorizo Burger with Pimento Cheese, or Walking Tacos with Chorizo and Tangy Slaw.
Yield: 16
Instant Pot Texas Brisket
The brisket can be enjoyed on its own with some sides, in tacos, or even topped on some scrambled eggs.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons paprika
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 lb beef brisket
- cooking spray
- 1 lime
- 1 chipotle pepper
- 1/4 cup dark Mexican beer or beef stock
Instructions
- Combine spices, molasses, brown sugar, and Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a small bowl. Mix until well combined, a crumbly paste will form. Rub the spice mixture over the brisket until evenly covered.
- Set electric pressure cooker to sear. Spay with Pompeian Avocado Oil Cooking Spray. Sear the brisket for 4 minutes on each side.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over brisket. Add chipotle pepper and beer.
- Cover and set the brisket to 1 hour. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Uncover and set the pressure cooker to sear. Let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately or let cool and store in air-tight food storage in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the week.
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Says cool time 2 hours and 20 but in the instructions it’s 4minx2 for a sear, the 1 hour Cook, maybe 15 minutes to depressurization and a 20 min sear. So hour and 43 min. Just making sure there wasn’t an error to cook brisket 2 hours?
The release time will depend on the pressure cooker. Mine too about 30 minutes. I am just allowing a buffer for the depressurization.
Okay cool! It just finished its hour. I accidentally put a full beer in lol. But will let you know 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
This looks to die for! Once my fiancé gets back from his work trip I’m going to surprise him with this! Yum yum yum!