Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Barbecue Beef Brisket
Indulge your taste buds with our Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Barbecue Beef Brisket, a delightful dish that embodies the flavors of the Southwest! Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this recipe showcases a tender beef brisket slow-cooked in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce infused with chili seasoning and garlic. With its mouthwatering aroma and satisfying texture, this dish is sure to please even the hungriest of crowds. Serving this brisket on fresh, soft rolls creates a delicious barbecue sandwich that everyone will love.
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Beef Brisket
6 lb (whole)
Hickory Flavored Barbecue Sauce
36 oz (bottled)
Chili Seasoning Mix
2 x 1.25 oz envelopes (dried)
Chopped Garlic
2 tsp (minced)
Lemon Juice
2 tsp (freshly squeezed)
Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbsp (bottled)
Chopped Onion
1 cup (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
1
In your crock pot, combine all ingredients except the beef brisket; stir them together until well mixed.
2
Carefully add the beef brisket to the pot, ensuring it's well coated in the sauce mixture.
3
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 10 hours or on HIGH for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
4
Once cooking time is complete, remove the brisket from the crock pot and shred it using a large fork or two forks, pulling it apart into bite-sized pieces.
5
Return the shredded beef to the crock pot, stirring it back into the sauce to ensure it is evenly coated.
6
Serve the delicious Tex-Mex barbecue on soft rolls, garnished with additional toppings if desired, such as coleslaw, pickles, or jalapeños.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Barbecue Beef Brisket?
It is a tender beef brisket dish slow-cooked in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce infused with Tex-Mex flavors like chili seasoning and garlic.
What type of meat is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for a 6 lb whole beef brisket.
What kind of barbecue sauce is recommended?
A 36 oz bottle of hickory flavored barbecue sauce is used for this recipe.
What seasonings provide the Tex-Mex flavor?
The Tex-Mex flavor comes from two 1.25 oz envelopes of dried chili seasoning mix.
How much garlic is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of minced chopped garlic.
Is lemon juice used in the brisket sauce?
Yes, 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice are added to the sauce mixture.
How much Worcestershire sauce do I need?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of bottled Worcestershire sauce.
Can I use frozen onions for this dish?
Yes, you can use 1 cup of either fresh or frozen chopped onions.
What is the first step in preparing the brisket?
Combine all sauce ingredients except the beef in your crock pot and stir until well mixed.
How do I prepare the meat for the slow cooker?
Carefully add the whole beef brisket to the pot and ensure it is well coated in the sauce mixture.
How long does the brisket cook on the low setting?
On the low setting, the brisket should cook for 10 hours.
How long does the brisket cook on the high setting?
On the high setting, the brisket should cook for 5 hours.
How do I shred the beef once it is cooked?
Use a large fork or two forks to pull the meat apart into bite-sized pieces.
What should I do after shredding the beef?
Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and stir it back into the sauce to ensure even coating.
How is this Tex-Mex barbecue typically served?
It is best served on fresh, soft rolls as a delicious barbecue sandwich.
What are some recommended toppings for the sandwiches?
Recommended toppings include coleslaw, pickles, or jalapeños.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe yields approximately 10 servings.
What equipment is needed for this recipe?
A crock pot or slow cooker is the primary equipment needed.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe because the slow cooker does most of the work.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe falls under the category of Meat.
Is this a good dish for a party?
Yes, it is specifically tagged as party food and is perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
While the recipe specifies freshly squeezed, bottled lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
What is the texture of the finished meat?
The meat becomes tender enough to be easily pulled apart into bite-sized pieces.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients including the meat and sauce components.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food.
What type of rolls should I use?
Soft rolls are recommended to complement the tender brisket.
Does the recipe require browning the meat first?
No, the brisket is added directly to the sauce mixture in the crock pot.
What kind of aroma does this dish have?
It has a mouthwatering and smoky aroma.
Can I add extra spice to this dish?
Yes, you can garnish with jalapeños if you desire additional heat.
Is the brisket shredded before or after cooking?
The brisket is cooked whole and then shredded once the cooking time is complete.