Instant Pot Corned Beef

a plate of corned beef and cabbge with potatoes and carrots and mustard on the side

4.93 from 69 votes

Tender, buttery, and packed with flavor, this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is the ultimate Instant Pot St. Patrick’s Day Dinner! Made in just 90 minutes, it’s a Quick Corned Beef and Vegetables Recipe perfect for busy weeknights or festive feasts. Pair it with classic sides or get creative with garlic mashed potatoes, cheesy cauliflower bake, or Hasselback potatoes for a complete Instant Pot Cabbage and Beef Meal. Your new favorite Instant Pot One-Pot Irish Dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 30

Resting Time15

Total Time1 50

Course: Dinner, holiday meal, Main Course

Cuisine: American, European, Irish

Servings: servings

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

4-5 pounds flat corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups beef broth
1 beer (ale or other non-bitter beer)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 head cabbage
1 pounds carrots
1 pounds small white potatoes

Instructions

Remove corned beef from package and rinse thoroughly to remove excess salt and brine.
Place in the Instant Pot on the steamer rack, fat side up. Rub the seasoning packet on the top and place crushed garlic cloves on top.
Place the garlic cloves, bay leaf and crushed red pepper on the corned beef. Pour the beer and stock over the top.
Pressure cook on high for 90 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Remove from Instant Pot, let cool for 10-15 minutes then slice.
While your beef is cooling, strain the liquid to remove the peppercorns and seasoning and place it back in the Instant Pot.
Place the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
Use the quick release to release the pressure. Place the vegetables and sliced corned beef on a plate, drizzle it with some of the cooking liquid, and serve with whole grain mustard.

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Notes

Use a flat cut corned beef brisket for the best results. However, if you can't find flat cut, point cut will work as well.
Natural pressure release is your friend—it keeps meat juicy and tender.
Slice against the grain for melt-in-your-mouth slices.
Don’t over-trim the fat; it adds flavor and helps tenderize.
If your corned beef doesn't come with a spice packet, make your own Corned Beef Spice Packet with this recipe from Hilda's Kitchen Blog (use 2 tablespoons). You can also substitute 2 tablespoons of pickling spice.

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