Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

A perennial favorite at St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef and cabbage is really suited for year round dining. The Instant Pot electric pressure cooker tastes some of the guesswork out of the cooking process; plus eliminates the need to babysit a pot on the stove. For added time savings, prep the veggies while the meat is cooking.

Traditional corned beef recipes often call for dark beer as the cooking liquid. This version relies on chicken or beef broth to keep it gluten-free. Feel free to use whatever liquid you desire, simply keep the total volume the same. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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

Directions for Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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!