Description
A cozy, fast, and flavorful family favorite corned beef recipe made in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3–4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- Fresh parsley for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket: Rinse and pat the corned beef dry. Trim any thick exterior fat if you prefer leaner slices. Scatter mustard seeds and peppercorns around the meat, using the included spice packet if you have one.
- Sear for flavor (optional): Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add a tablespoon of oil and brown the brisket 2–3 minutes per side for extra caramelized notes.
- Add aromatics and liquid: Place onion halves and garlic in the pot. Nestle the brisket on top, fat side up. Pour in beef broth and apple cider vinegar so the liquid reaches about halfway up the meat. Add bay leaves.
- Pressure cook: Lock the lid and set to Manual/Pressure Cook on high for 75 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 15–20 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Quick-release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and add carrots and potatoes around the brisket. Replace the lid and cook on high pressure for an additional 5–8 minutes.
- Rest and slice: Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Finish and serve: Spoon some cooking liquid over the slices or shredded beef, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
For a smoky variation, stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika with the spices. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: corned beef, instant pot, family meal, pressure cooking, Irish