Instant Pot Corned Beef is easy to make, tender, and delicious!
The Instant Pot cooks an entire corned beef and cabbage dinner to tender perfection in a fraction of the time (and all in one pot)!
Not only is corned beef brisket a star on St. Patrick’s Day, but it makes for a hearty entrée all year round!
Why We Love the Instant Pot
For years I’ve made CrockPot corned beef, and it comes out incredibly tender. This Instant Pot corned beef is just as delicious, but it cooks much faster!
- Sear and cook in just one pot; this means less mess and fewer dishes!
- Tough cust of meat like corned beef brisket or pot roast become melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Meat cooks in a fraction of the time compared to other methods like a slow cooker or on the stove top.
- An Instant Pot is so easy to use!
How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef
This easy favorite is ready in a few simple steps! Using baby white and red potatoes means no peeling or chopping! Cut cabbage wedges or 2-inch chunks. Use either a point cut or flat cut brisket.
- Combine beer, beef broth, onion, and garlic in the pressure cooker (per recipe below).
- Add the corned beef on the trivet and cook on high pressure.
- Remove the corned beef from the Instant Pot and let it rest while the veggies cook.
- Slice the meat across the grain and serve with the veggies. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
How Long to Cook Instant Pot Corned Beef Cook a 2-3lb corned beef brisket for about 90 minutes.
TIP: Resting the corned beef redistributes the juices keeping the meat tender. It’s okay to use frozen corned beef brisket, but remember to increase the cooking time. Since the cabbage, potatoes, and carrots are cooked while the corned beef rests, there is no risk of them overcooking!
The Best Beer To Use for Instant Pot Corned Beef
Use the beer you like to drink! Some darker beers can produce a bit of a bitter flavor in the cooking liquid but flavor the beef and veggies beautifully.
We like a dark beer like Guinness or Irish Stout for a deep savory flavor. If you simply don’t have any on hand, then use broth and a spoonful of brown sugar.
Serve Corned Beef With…
Since corned beef is a full meal deal on its own, keep the sides fairly simple. But definitely make some bread to soak up those delicious juices!
- Sides: This instant pot recipe is a full meal deal with potatoes and cabbage. If you’d like this is also great with colcannon.
- Bread: Irish soda bread or these easy dinner rolls!
- Salad: A simple tossed salad or crisp and crunchy cucumber tomato salad are the perfect pair!
Leftover Corned Beef
- Enjoy corned beef sandwiches on rye bread or make a classic Reuben sandwich with swiss cheese and sauerkraut!
- Add leftovers to a corned beef hash, reuben soup, or a reuben casserole.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water or broth
- 6 ounces beer
- 6 ounces beef broth
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 pound corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 3 cups cabbage chopped
- 3 carrots chopped
Instructions
- In a 6QT Instant Pot, combine water, beer, broth, onion, and garlic.
- Add the trivet to the bottom of the pot and place the corned beef brisket with the *spice mixture, fat side up (if your corned beef doesn't have a spice mixture, see the notes).
- Close the lid and ensure the pressure release valve is in the sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 90 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is done, release the pressure. Open the lid, remove the brisket, and place it on a plate to rest. Lightly tent with foil.
- Leave about 1 cup of liquid in the Instant Pot. Add cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release pressure and remove the lids. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to a serving plate. Top with butter or juices from the Instant Pot.
- Slice corned beef across the grain and serve with vegetables.
Video
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beef, Entree, Instant Pot, Main Course
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So easy my non-cooking father could make this. And, it’s so good! Will save this recipe.
I made corned beef in the instant pot and it was so tough we could hardly chew it. Vegetables were overcooked. Won’t be using the instant pot next time.
Oh no! Sorry to hear this recipe didn’t work for you Sandra. You may have more success with our stove top or slow cooker version.