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Sliced Instant Pot Corned Beef served with baby carrots, red potatoes, and fresh cabbage on a rustic white platter.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe

This Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe delivers perfectly tender brisket packed with rich flavor, using simple ingredients and fast pressure cooking. A hearty, comforting classic made easier for busy cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 lb corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 lb baby potatoes whole
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 small head cabbage quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Method
 

  1. Rinse corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt.
  2. Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and add onions and garlic at the bottom.
  3. Set the corned beef on top of the trivet, sprinkle the included spice packet evenly.
  4. Pour beef broth into the pot until it almost covers the meat.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 90 minutes.
  6. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes before opening the lid.
  7. Remove corned beef and cover loosely with foil to rest.
  8. Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to the Instant Pot liquid.
  9. Cook vegetables on High Pressure for 3 minutes, then quick release.
  10. Slice corned beef brisket against the grain and serve with vegetables.

Notes

  • Always slice Instant Pot Corned Beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Substitute baby potatoes with sweet potatoes for a fun twist.
  • Add extra peppercorns for a spicier Instant Pot Corned Beef flavor.
  • Use leftover corned beef to make delicious Reuben sandwiches the next day.