Hurtado Beef Blend

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    12 ounces

    ( enough for one whole brisket)
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue

By Brandon Hurtado

Published 2025

  • About

This beef blend is the perfect balance of Tex-Mex barbecue. Coarse black pepper and chili powder set the tone for the blend, which creates an insane bark on anything beef—especially brisket. I use this rub in my restaurants every day on beef ribs, brisket, steaks, and more. Generally speaking, it’s easier to measure spices in tablespoons or cups, but it’s far more accurate to weigh them in grams to ensure your blends are correct. I’d highly suggest investing in a small kitchen scale for all