Description
This Instant Pot corned beef recipe is juicy, tender, and full of flavor—ready in under two hours. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday meals.
Ingredients
1 corned beef brisket (3–4 lbs), with spice packet
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 large onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Optional: carrots, potatoes, cabbage for serving
Instructions
1. Place brisket in the Instant Pot fat-side up and sprinkle with the spice packet.
2. Add onion, garlic, vinegar, broth, and brown sugar to the pot.
3. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 90 minutes.
4. Allow a natural release for 15–20 minutes.
5. (Optional) Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, then pressure cook for 4–5 more minutes.
6. Slice corned beef against the grain and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in cooking liquid for up to 4 days.
Slice thinly for sandwiches or dice for hash.
Broil sliced corned beef with mustard and brown sugar for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg