Easy Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe! (2024)

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and cabbage is a St Patrick’s Day classic, this recipe pressure cooks quickly in a fraction of the time it normally takes!

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How to cook Instant Pot Corned Beef

Start by adding the onion, garlic, corned beef pickling spices (that come with the corned beef), and four cups of water into your pressure cooker.

Next, place the beef brisket on top of the onions, lock the lid, turn the steam release vent to ‘sealing. See the recipe card below for detailed instructions on how long to cook it for.

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Once the cook time is up let the pressure cooker sit for a further 15 minutes to allow the pressure to drop before opening the steam release valve and then opening the lid. Check to see if the meat is tender and fully cooked, if not put the lid back on and cook for a few more minutes.

Pour out all the cooking liquid except for about a cup, or use water if you prefer. Place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot (or use a metal steamer basket) and add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage and close the lid, or you can simply place the vegetables into the water.

Adjust your pressure cooker to cook for 3 minutes and then open the steam release vent right away and carefully open the lid. If they are not fully cooked put the lid on and cook for 1 more minute at pressure.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef

The quickest way to prepare your corned beef for St Patrick's Day!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

NPR: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 3-4lbcorned beef brisket (with pickling spice packet)
  • 1largeonion, chopped
  • 4clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 4cupshot water
  • 1tspsalt
  • 1tsppepper

Vegetables to Serve

  • 1poundbaby potatoes
  • 1/2savoy cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 4large carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces

Instructions

Pressure Cooker Directions

  1. Add chopped onion, garlic, corned beef pickling spices, and 4 cups (1000mls) of water into your electric pressure cooker.

  2. Place the beef brisket on top of the onions, lock the lid, turn the steam release vent to 'sealing' and using the manual setting, adjust it to cook for 85 minutes for a 4lb brisket, 80 minutes for a 3lb brisket, and you can reduce the time further if it's smaller than that. NOTE– If your beef is thicker than 1.5 inches this may increase the cook time so add an additional 5 minutes then check and see if it's done when you take the lid off. If it's not done simply pressure cook it again for 5-10 more minutes.

  3. When the cook time time is up allow the unit to reduce pressure on its own without opening the steam release vent (Natural Release) for 15 minutes or until the pin drops,then open the steam release vent and carefully open the lid. If it's not fully cooked simply put the lid back on and cook a little longer.

  4. Take out brisket and wrap it in foil to keep warm.

  5. Pour out all the cooking liquid except for one cup, or if you prefer you can use water. Place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot (or use a metal steamer basket) and add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage and close the lid. If you do not have a trivet simply add place the vegetables directly into the liquid.

  6. Adjust your pressure cooker to cook for 3 minutes and then open the steam release vent and carefully open the lid. If they are not fully cooked put the lid on and cook for 1 more minute.

  7. Slice the corned beef and serve hot with the vegetables.

Slow Cooker Directions

  1. Add chopped onion, garlic, corned beef pickling spices, and 4 cups (100mls) of water into your slow cooker.

  2. Place the Corned Beef into the slow cooker

  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high. Add carrots and potatoes after 4-5hrs and add the cabbage in the last hour of cooking.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition – Makes four servings, nutrition does not include the vegetables to serve with it.

Storage– will keep in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or in oven wrapped in foil at a low temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Corned Beef

Amount Per Serving

Calories 694Calories from Fat 459

% Daily Value*

Fat 51g78%

Saturated Fat 16g100%

Cholesterol 184mg61%

Sodium 4724mg205%

Potassium 1077mg31%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 51g102%

Vitamin C 96mg116%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information on Noshtastic is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

Author: Sheena Strain

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American, Irish

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  1. Elizabeth says

    Easy Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe! (7)
    So good my husband said we have to put it in the regular rotation of meals! Thanks for sharing

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  2. Rayanne says

    Easy Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe! (8)
    Turn out Delicious! Best I’ve ever made.

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  3. Richard Tunner says

    Easy Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe! (9)
    Fantastic! I had previously tried making corned beef in my Instant Pot with terrible results – tough and dry and a trip to the trash. I decided to try again using this recipe and it was PERFECT! Juicy, tender….cannot…stop….eating….i

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FAQs

Why is my corned beef not tender enough in the instant pot? ›

If your Instant Pot corned beef is tough, it's probably because it was not pressure-cooked long enough. Usually, 90 minutes of pressure cooking time does the trick. But, if it's tough, it needs to cook longer.

What is the best and easiest way to cook corned beef? ›

Slow cooker corned beef brisket is easy to make using a crock pot, adding chopped vegetables, herbs and spices to the meat, and cooking for 8 to 10 hours on low heat. Another option is to bake corned beef and glaze it with stone ground mustard and brown sugar to flavor the dish.

What is the secret to tender corned beef? ›

When you're done cooking the corned beef, make sure you slice against the grain of the meat. This will produce a more tender result; if you slice with the grain, you'll find a more tough and stringy texture when you chew.

Should I cook corned beef in water or broth? ›

It's easy to make in the oven, or in a slow cooker, after a 5 day brine in the fridge. The corned beef seasoning adds so much flavor to this traditional recipe, and a low, slow cook in beef broth makes this corned beef brisket juicy, tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Does corned beef get more tender the longer it is cooked? ›

Corned beef is made from one of several less tender cuts of beef like the brisket, rump, or round. Therefore, it requires long, moist cooking. Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender.

How do you fix tough meat in an Instant Pot? ›

If it's still tough, you will need to cook it longer. The pressure cooking process breaks down tough meat, making it tender. Put the lid back on, seal the pressure cooker, and cook at high pressure for another 10 to 20 minutes.

What not to do when cooking corned beef? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Corned Beef
  1. Not Rinsing the Meat Before Cooking. ...
  2. Cooking Over a High Temperature. ...
  3. Not Filling the Pot with Enough Water. ...
  4. Not Cooking the Meat Long Enough. ...
  5. Cutting the Meat Incorrectly.
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Do you use the liquid in the corned beef package? ›

Place the brined corned beef in a large pot or Dutch oven along with the liquid and spices that accompanied it in the package. Pour in enough water to cover the beef, then bring the water to a boil on the stovetop. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot.

Why does my corned beef always come out tough? ›

Question: Why is my corned beef always so dry and chewy? Answer: Because the brisket is a naturally tough cut of beef, it needs special TLC to become tender and moist. Slow cooking at a low temperature gives the collagen in the meat time to become soft and gelatinous, which makes your meat tender.

How long to-cook 3 lb corned beef? ›

For a two to three-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For a three to five-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. STOVE: Place brisket fat-side up in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer, allowing about 1 hour per pound.

Does corned beef have to be covered in water in a slow cooker? ›

Add enough water to almost cover meat (4 to 6 cups). Cover and cook on high until corned beef is tender, 4 1/4 hours (or 8 1/2 hours on low).

What makes corned beef taste good? ›

Corned beef is typically made from beef brisket – a relatively inexpensive cut of beef – cured in salt brine, with some pickling spices: bay leaf, peppercorns, mustard seed, juniper berries, coriander seeds, and whole cloves. Corned beef gets its characteristic sweet and tart taste from the brine.

What cooking method is best for corned beef? ›

The USDA recommends simmering corned beef on the stovetop for 1 hour per pound of meat. If you're cooking yours in the oven, plan for 3 to 3 1/2 hours for a 2 1/2- to 3-pound cut.

Do I cook corned beef fat side up or down? ›

Place the corned beef fat-side up in a roasting pan with a rack or use an oven-safe rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. If you don't have either, set the corned beef on top of a bed of chopped onions so it's elevated from the pan.

Can you cook corned beef in just water? ›

Corned beef is salt beef. You should be soaking it the day before using it to get rid of some excess salt. After soaking it can be boiled in water, or with cabbage, or in a pea soup, or a vegetable soup, or even cooked in the oven without boiling. The boiling is mostly done to extract salt from the beef.

What to do if corned beef isn't tender? ›

One of the keys to simmering corned beef correctly is the amount of water in the pot. When there's not ample liquid to cover the meat, your dreams of tender corned beef may be replaced by a tough, chewy result. Instead: Start by filling a large pot with enough water so the corned beef is completely submerged.

Can you overcook beef in Instant Pot? ›

In a few words, yes! You can also undercook it, too. Overcooking the meat would result in a very dry tasting pot roast.

Can you tenderize meat in Instant Pot? ›

Both slow cookers and pressure cookers do a good job of tenderizing tough meat, but each makes meat more edible in a different way.

Why is my Instant Pot roast beef not tender? ›

If your roast is tough in the Instant Pot, it likely needs to be cooked longer. Chuck roast will become more tender the longer it cooks, so extra time may be needed. However, you can overcook beef in the Instant Pot, so keep an eye on it if you add extra time.

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