Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
It's a cinch to make a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner using the pressure cooker function of the Instant Pot! Infused with lager-style beer and warm pickling spices, this reader-favorite recipe is written for a 4-pound corned beef using a 6-quart Instant Pot. Great for St. Patrick's Day and beyond!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot 6-quart
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion sliced (use ½ if large)
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashed
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice or seasoning packet with corned beef
- 2.5 cups water for broth
- 4 pounds corned beef brisket rinsed off
- 12 ounces lager-style beer nothing bitter
- 1 pound tiny potatoes or red-skinned potatoes cut into wedges
- 1 head cabbage cut into 8 wedges
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (optional)
- grainy mustard or horseradish sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot on and hit the 'Sauté' function. Toss in the sliced onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add pickling spice and water to the pot. Place the rinsed corned beef, fat side up, and pour beer over it.
- Layer potatoes, cabbage, and carrots over the beef. Seal the lid and set to High Pressure for 90 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully quick-release the remaining pressure.
- Remove beef and veggies, let beef rest before slicing against the grain. Serve with garnishes.
Notes
Optional: Serve with grainy mustard or horseradish sauce.