This Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe is SO EASY to make!
Using your Instant Pot pressure cooker to make corned beef and cabbage is the best way to go.
I always used to make mine in the slow cooker, but once I learned to make it in the Instant Pot, it became the only way I make ours now.
I’ve been using my Instant Pot several nights a week since I first got it a couple years ago and I love it.
I decided that I needed to learn how to cook a corned beef in the instant pot a few years ago for St. Patrick’s Day.
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After some initial trial and error, I finally perfected my corned beef recipe in the Instant Pot too!
I couldn’t wait to share it with you, so you can use it this year too.
As you can see here, Rich and Copper were both impressed by how it turned out too!
Instant Pot Corned Beef Ingredients
- Corned Beef Brisket
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Water
Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe
The full measurements for the ingredients are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This is just a quick visual walk through on how to make this corned beef dinner.
This is probably THE easiest corned beef recipe ever.
Step 1: Remove your corned beef brisket from the packaging and set aside the seasoning packet.
Step 2: You can wash off the brisket if you’d like to, but I just stick it right into the Instant Pot.
Step 3: Add 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot and sprinkle the contents of the seasoning packet on top of the brisket.
Step 4: You can add the potatoes, carrots and cabbage to the top now if you don’t mind your veggies getting mushy.
Expert Tip
If you prefer firmer veggies, wait to add them until just before the corned beef is finished (this is what I did).
Step 5: Set the Instant Pot to manual setting for 90 minutes and make sure the vent is set to “Sealing” and not venting and then get your veggies ready while it cooks.
Step 6: After you’ve finished cooking a corned beef brisket in the Instant Pot, and the steam has been released using the natural release method, open the pot and remove your brisket and set it on a plate.
Step 7: Add in all your veggies to the leftover juice in the Instant Pot and cook on manual for 5 minutes.
That’s it! SO EASY!!
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
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- Irish Beef Stew – Tender and juicy seasoned beef loaded with a rich and decadent sauce that surrounds the tender beef and all the vegetables.
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- Guinness Bread – This Guinness Bread is the perfect way to start your festivities this year.
- Green Velvet Cupcakes – If you are looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day recipe, try these Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting!
- Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Buttercream – These are a delicious treat to add to your festivities.
Corned Beef Dinner
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- Corned Beef Brisket
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
- Remove your corned beef brisket from the packaging and set aside the seasoning packet.
- You can wash off the brisket if you’d like to, but I just stick it right in the Instant Pot.
- Add 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot and sprinkle the contents of the seasoning packet on top of the brisket.
- You can add the potatoes, carrots and cabbage to the top now if you don’t mind your veggies getting mushy. If you prefer firmer veggies, wait to cook them (this is what I did).
- Set the Instant Pot to manual setting for 90 minutes and make sure the vent is set to “Sealing” and not venting and then get your veggies ready while it cooks.
- After you’ve finished cooking a corned beef brisket in the Instant Pot and the steam has been released using the natural release method, open the pot and remove your brisket and set it on a plate.
- Add in all your veggies to the leftover juice in the Instant Pot and cook on manual for 5 minutes.
- Enjoy your Instant Pot Corned Beef Brisket dinner.
Video
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
Approximately how long does the natural release take? Also how long does it take to get to pressure cooking. These are time factors that complicate planning when to start for a certain meal time. Thanks
I’ve not paid attention to the exact time. I want to say about 15 minutes-ish?
Mine is only 1.2-lbs is 90 minutes not Little toplomniwas thinking of 45 mines. If that not long enough
I always do 90 minutes no matter the size.
Is it 90 minutes for any weight ?
Yes!
Do you natural release or forced release?
I used natural release.