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Tender Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe with Hearty Vegetables Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for tender corned beef with hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings. This method locks in flavor and delivers melt-in-your-mouth meat with savory, flavorful vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (preferably with spice packet included)
  • 4 cups water (950 ml)
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • Half a head of cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Water or beef broth (substitute broth for more flavor if desired)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Pour 4 cups of water into the Instant Pot. Add the spice packet that comes with your brisket or use bay leaves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds.
  3. Add quartered onions and smashed garlic cloves to the pot.
  4. Place the corned beef brisket inside the pot, fat side up.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot and set on Manual/Pressure Cook for 90 minutes at high pressure (80 minutes for smaller briskets around 3 pounds).
  6. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully quick release remaining pressure.
  7. Remove the brisket carefully and set aside, cover with foil to keep warm.
  8. Add carrots, potatoes, and cabbage wedges into the broth.
  9. Close the lid and pressure cook for another 5-7 minutes at high pressure. Quick release pressure once done.
  10. Thinly slice the brisket against the grain and serve with hearty vegetables ladled with some broth. Optionally, add a drizzle of mustard or horseradish sauce.

Notes

Rinsing the brisket reduces saltiness. Place brisket fat side up to baste meat during cooking. Add cabbage late to avoid overcooking. Natural pressure release helps keep meat tender and juicy. Adjust cooking times for smaller briskets or frozen meat. Substitute vegetables as desired for dietary preferences.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, corned beef, hearty vegetables, pressure cooker, easy dinner, comfort food, St. Patrick's Day, quick meal

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