This quick and easy Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe is perfect to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Tender, juicy beef brisket alongside flavorful veggies. So so yummy.
What’s the first food that comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s day? For me, corned beef and cabbage. But who am I kidding, you can have this any time of the year.
Corned beef is a salt cured beef brisket. The name corned comes from the curing of the beef with large rock salt which is also known as corns of salt.
Traditional corned beef takes 10 days to make as you have to cure the meat. Grocery stores sell pre-cured meat. Cook time on these meats are generally 50-60 minutes per pound.
Not to worry as you can make this in the Instant Pot and cut down cook times. Yay!
The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker and one of my favorite countertop appliances. This is the one that I use.
If you're looking for other Instant Pot recipes, check these out.
Ingredients to make Instant Pot corned beef
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 1 pound potatoes, cubed
- 3 large carrots, cubed
- 1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges
What cut of meat is best for corned beef?
I like to use bottom round tip cut. These tend to be a little thicker. If you have a thinner cut of meat you may need to decrease your cooking time.
What goes well with corned beef?
Some common sides to serve with corned beef is cabbage, carrots, potatoes, mashed potatoes, and rice.
How to store corned beef?
Once cooled you can place cooked corned beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
What can I made with the leftovers?
Shredded brisket sandwiches are a great options.
How to make Instant Pot corned beef?
- Set Instant Pot to saute mode. (I use this step just to heat up the Instant Pot quicker)
2. Rinse corned beef brisket and pat dry.
3. Add onion, beef broth, water, bay leaves, and garlic to the Instant Pot. Place lid on Instant Pot and set to sealing. Press cancel to turn off saute mode.
4. Set to manual high pressure and cook for 90 minutes.
5. Once cooking has completed turn valve to venting and quick release.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
7. Replace lid, set to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
8. Quick release and ENJOY!
Instant Pot Corned Beef
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 2-3 cloves of garlic smashed
- 1 pound potatoes cubed
- 3 large carrots cubed
- 1 head of cabbage cut into wedges
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute mode.
- Rinse corned beef brisket and pat dry.
- Add onion, beef broth, water, bay leaves, and garlic to the Instant Pot. Add the beef brisket. Place lid on Instant Pot and set to sealing. Press cancel to turn off saute mode.
- Set to manual high pressure and cook for 90 minutes.
- Once cooking has completed turn valve to venting and quick release.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
- Replace lid, set to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick release and ENJOY!
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Perfect for st. paddy's day. I love making meals in my instant pot. Can't wait to try this!
Hi Rochelle. I agree. Let me know if you try it. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
That looks mouthwatering. Great pics.
Hi Liz. Thank you! Have a great day.
That is one of the best corn beef dish I ever seen. It looks very delicious.
Hi Saif. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much. Have a great day.
I love finding recipes for my instant pot that I wouldn't normally think of like corned beef! I'm not a huge fan of corned beef but my husband is so I make it for him. Now I'm glad I can make it in the instant pot so it doesn't take forever! Thank you
Hi Felicia. The Instant Pot is pretty awesome huh? Thanks. Have a great day.
Looks so delicious. Nothing beats tender, juicy beef brisket. Love the potatoes as well!
Hi Nart. Thanks! Have a great day.
Looks delicious. That is the exactly what I needed for today!
Hi Lorraine. I'm glad you found it. Thanks for stopping by.
I love how easy this corned beef meal is to make in the Instant Pot! Looks so good too!
Thank you. It is really easy. Have a great day.
it looks delicious and tender. Its easy to make recipe also.
Hi Sivaranjani. Thank you! Have a great day.
The recipe sounds amazing and the beef is cooked perfectly. Love that Instant pot is so helpful in may people life.
Hi Lathiya. The Instant Pot is amazing! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.
How long should I pressure cook in my instant pot if I am using 4 lbs of corned beef? Also thinking of adding half of more onions, carrots, and potatoes since I am using a pound more of meat.
Depends on the thickness of the meat. Generally the cook time doesn't have to increase as long as the meat isn't a whole lot thicker. And no change in cook time for the potatoes and carrots.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Great recipe
I'm guessing that you put the brisket in the pot at some point? Probably on top of the onions and liquid... (Sorry. I do a lot of proof reading and look for points of confusion.)
Yes in step 3. Mahalo.
This recipe was so good. Such good flavor, and love being able to cook this in the instant pot.
Yay. So great to hear. Mahalo for sharing.