Recipes

Texas Chili Brisket

16 Servings

Dinners

4 HRS 40 MIN

Prep

0-15 mins

Cook

4 HRS 30 MIN

Calories

180

Ingredients

1 

beef brisket (4 lb.), trimmed

3 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

ground cumin

Instructions

Step 1

Place meat on double layer of heavy-duty foil. Mix dry seasonings; rub onto meat. Fold foil to make packet. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Step 2

Heat grill for indirect cooking: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 325ºF. Open foil packet; pour half the barbecue sauce over meat. Reseal packet. Place on grate over unlit area; cover. Grill meat 3 hours, turning after 1-1/2 hours and monitoring for consistent grill temperature.

Step 3

Open packet. Pour meat drippings into bowl; reserve for later use. Discard foil. Return meat to grill over unlit area; grill 20 to 30 min. or until done.

Step 4

Cut meat across the grain into thin slices; place on platter. Pour reserved drippings over meat. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.