Chopped Brisket Recipe
I absolutely love this chopped brisket recipe that uses a slow cooker to make the most tender, smoky and spicy-sweet sandwiches! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and it's packed with bbq flavors that make it a go-to comfort food.
Servings: 8
Calories: 657kcal
Ingredients
- 4-4.5 pounds beef brisket
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or sweet paprika + 2 tsp liquid smoke)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 18 ounces spicy bbq sauce (Texas-style)
- 8 sandwich rolls (I used brioche buns.)
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and all spices together. Rub the spice blend over the entire surface of the brisket.
- Set out a large 6-8 quart slow cooker. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, cover, and set on high for 6-7 hours, or on low for 11-13 hours.
- Once the brisket is fork-tender (shreddable) place it on a cutting board and slice it into thin strips, against the grain. Then chop the brisket strips into fine pieces.
- Move the chopped beef brisket back into the slow cooker. Add the spicy bbq sauce to the slow cooker, and stir the chopped beef, juices, and bbq sauce together.
- Cover and slow cook until ready to serve. *Give it at least 30 minutes, but the longer the beef cooks in the sauce the better.
- When ready to serve, scoop the chopped beef onto the buns and top with pickles.
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Notes
Spicy Tip - Look for a spicy Texas-Style BBQ Sauce. However, if you are sensitive to spicy you can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper, and use sweet bbq sauce.
- Storing Leftovers - Store cooled Texas BBQ beef in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing - Place the beef in an airtight container it can freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating, so the pieces don’t turn to mush as you are warming it.
- Reheating - Warm the leftovers in the slow cooker or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2176mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 7mg