Instant Pot Frozen Corned Beef
Cooking Frozen Corned Beef in the Instant Pot is a total game changer!
No thawing, no stress—just a tender, flavorful meal ready in a fraction of the time.
Whether you’re making a classic St. Patrick’s Day dinner or a simple weeknight meal, your Instant Pot will do all the hard work.
Toss in your frozen corned beef, add some broth and seasonings, and let the pressure cooker work its magic. You’ll end up with juicy, fork-tender meat that pairs perfectly with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.
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How to Cook Frozen Corned Beef in the Instant Pot
- Add garlic, onion, bay leaves, broth, and water to the Instant Pot, then place the trivet inside.
- Rinse the corned beef, set it fat-side down on the trivet (so the meat stays juicy and flavorful as it cooks), season, and cook on high pressure for 85 minutes.
- Remove the beef and keep warm, add the vegetables, and cook for 3 minutes on high pressure.
- Let the beef rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing to keep it tender and juicy.
- Slice against the grain for the most tender bites, serve with the tender vegetables, and enjoy with Irish mustard.
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Cook about 90–100 minutes on high pressure, followed by a 15-minute natural release. If adding vegetables, cook them separately for 3 minutes on high pressure after removing the beef.
A 6-quart Instant Pot is ideal for most corned beef briskets.
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Frozen Corned Beef in an Instant pot
Ingredients
- 6 cloves of garlic peeled & minced
- 2 small onions chopped
- 2 bay leaved
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 2 1/2-4lb corned beef brisket with spice pack
- salt & pepper to taste
- 5 large carrots cut into strips
- ½ cabbage sliced
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before doing a quick release on the remaining pressure.
- 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.
It sounds like the vegetables are cooked 85minutes with the brisket.???
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.