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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Elevate your St. Patrick’s Day feast with our Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe! Quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy days. 

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Get ready to savor the flavors of St. Patrick’s Day with our Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. 

Whether you’re a seasoned Instant Pot enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of using a pressure cooker, this recipe promises a deliciously tender corned beef paired with perfectly cooked cabbage, carrots, and potatoes — all in a fraction of the time of the traditional method.

Our Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe brings traditional Irish flavors to your table with a quick and easy approach.

Begin by placing your corned beef brisket, seasoned with classic spices, into the Instant Pot. Add in the accompanying vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, letting the magic of pressure cooking infuse each ingredient with savory goodness.

The result? The best corned beef that’s paired with tender vegetables, all bathed in a deliciously seasoned broth.

While corned beef and cabbage is a classic Irish meal served on St. Patrick’s Day, but this easy recipe can be enjoyed any time of year when you are looking for comfort food! 

What kind of cut of beef is Corned Beef?

Corned beef is typically made from the brisket cut of beef. When corned beef is prepared, the brisket is cured in a seasoned brine, often with ingredients like salt, sugar, and various spices, giving it the distinct flavor and pinkish color.

How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

  • 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 small (or 1 medium) yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 1 cup of water 
  • 2½ – 4 pound corned beef brisket with pickling spices
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 5 large carrots, cut into strips
  • 1 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
  • ½ large cabbage head, sliced into large wedges
corned beef cabbage ingredients

Instructions

Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Add them with the bay leaves to the bottom of the instant pot. Pour broth and water on top. 

Place trivet inside the container with the handles positioned up for easy removal. 

Place brisket with the fat side down on the trivet and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle spice packet on top of the brisket.

Add the lid and lock into place. Set the vent to “Sealing” and select the manual release button. Adjust to the “High Pressure” setting and set timer to 85 minutes.

While your corned beef is cooking, prep the carrots, baby potatoes, and cabbage. 

When your corned beef is finished cooking, using the trivet, lift it out of the instant pot. Transfer to a platter, set aside and keep warm by covering with aluminum foil.

Add the trivet back into your instant pot and add the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage on top. Cover and lock lid into place. Set the vent to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” button. Adjust cook time to 3 minutes.

Transfer the cooked vegetables to the serving platter with the corned beef. Slice the beef against the grain on a cutting board and serve immediately along with the vegetables.

Traditional Irish mustard pairs wonderfully with the flavors of corned beef.

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What to Serve with Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

This meal typically consists of corned beef brisket cooked in a savory herb broth with cabbage and potatoes. But there are many other side dishes that can be served with corned beef and cabbage. Here are some ideas:

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    FAQs

    What to do with Leftover Corned Beef?

    Refrigerate leftover corned beef in an airtight container. The whole family can enjoy leftovers the next day in the from of beef hash or on a sandwich with swiss cheese and mustard seed.

    Can I use frozen corned beef in the instant pot? 

    Yes. A good rule of thumb is to cook your frozen piece of meat with a 50% longer cooking time.

    Why did my corned beef come out tough in instant pot?

    If your Instant Pot corned beef turned out tough, consider adjusting the cooking time, ensuring a natural release, and choosing a good-quality brisket. Slicing against the grain, allowing for proper resting time, and experimenting with additional flavors can also contribute to a more tender result. Paying attention to these factors will help you achieve a deliciously tender corned beef in your Instant Pot.

    How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day

    Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

    Yield: 4-6
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
    Additional Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
    This amazing Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe is the best way to serve this traditional meal! You will be able to enjoy a hearty meal on the table in a fraction of the time!

    Ingredients

    • 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced

    • 2 small (or 1 medium) yellow onions, chopped 

    • 2 bay leaves

    • 2 c. chicken or beef broth, preferably organic

    • 1 c. water
2½ - 4 pound corned beef brisket with spice pack 

    • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

    • 5 large carrots, cut into strips

    • 1 lbs. red potatoes, quartered

    • ½ large cabbage head, sliced

    Instructions

    1. Add garlic, onion, and bay leaves to Instant Pot® container and pour the broth and water on top. Place the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot® inside the container with the handles positioned up for easy removal. 


    2. Place the brisket fat-side down on the trivet and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the spice packet that came with the brisket on top. 


    3. Add the lid and lock into place. Set the vent to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” button. Adjust to the “High” setting and set the cook time to 85 minutes. 


    4. When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release on any remaining pressure. Remove brisket by carefully lifting the trivet out by the handles (using potholders) and transfer to a platter. Set aside and keep warm.

    5. Return the trivet to the Instant Pot® and add the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage on top. Cover and lock lid into place. Set the vent to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” button. Adjust cook time to 3 minutes.

    6. When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before doing a quick release on the remaining pressure. 


    7. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the serving platter with the corned beef. Slice the beef against the grain and serve immediately along with the vegetables. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Time-Saving Tip: Prep the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage after the beef is already cooking.

    What to do with Leftover Corned Beef

    Refrigerate leftover corned beef in an airtight container. The whole family can enjoy leftovers in the from of beef hash or on a sandwich with swiss cheese and mustard seed.

    Can I use frozen corned beef in the instant pot? 

    Yes. A good rule of thumb is to cook your frozen meat with a 50% longer cooking time.

    What to Serve with Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

    This meal typically consists of corned beef brisket cooked in a savory herb broth with cabbage and potatoes. But there are many other side dishes that can be served with corned beef and cabbage. Here are some ideas:

    -Roasted vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, or potatoes

    -Rye bread or Irish soda bread

    -Green salad

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    Cindy

    Saturday 3rd of February 2024

    It sounds like the vegetables are cooked 85minutes with the brisket.???

    momma lew

    Sunday 4th of February 2024

    Not at all - the instructions are to prep the veggies while the corned beef is cooking, remove the corned beef and then cook the veggies.

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