You really can’t go wrong with instant pot corned beef and cabbage. It’s a one-pot meal that turns a tough cut of meat into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cut that is incredibly comforting. Family and friends will rave over this simple dish. 💫 The leftovers are incredible! You can totally make it ahead and reheat it because it tastes just as good or even better than the first go-round. Or you can make insanely good sandwiches and corned beef hash for breakfast with leftovers. I can assure you this is one dish that is good ’til the last bite!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef
Cook the Corned Beef
Prep the Beef – Take the corned beef from its package and then rinse it under cool water to remove excess salt.Put in Instant Pot – Place the corned beef on top of a trivet in your Instant Pot.Season It – Then, sprinkle it with the contents of the spice packet. Add onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice berries, and mustard seeds. Finally, add about 5 cups of beef broth to the Instant Pot.Pressure Cook – Close the lid with the vent set to seal. Cook it for 70 minutes on manual high pressure for sliceable corned beef or 90 minutes for fall-apart corned beef.Prep Veggies – Peel and chop your potatoes while your meat is cooking. Then peel and slice the carrots into large chunks of a similar size. If you’re using a small cabbage, cut it into wedges; otherwise, cut it into large chunks. Set aside.Release Pressure – When the cooking time is up, let the Instant Pot pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.Rest – Do a quick release to let any additional pressure out, and place brisket on a platter, covered with foil to keep it warm while you cook the vegetables.
Cook the Vegetables
Strain Broth – First, strain the cooking liquid from the pot into a bowl and discard any particles.Add Root Veggies – Next, add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and pour enough cooking liquid back in to fully cover them.Cook – Close your Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 3-4 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.Add Cabbage – Quickly release the pressure and add the cabbage. Cook the vegetables for 2 more minutes, uncovered, until the cabbage wilts or reaches desired tenderness.Serve – Then, remove the vegetables and place them next to the corned beef on the platter. Optionally, you can do the last step before arranging your platter.Optional Step – Heat a skillet with butter and add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned. Place them on the platter next to the corned beef.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This dish reheats spectacularly, so you can make it a couple of days ahead. Simply reheat it on the stovetop with all the juices over medium heat until heated through. A minute or two in the microwave also works fine for individual servings.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve corned beef on a platter with all the veggies and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley if you’d like. It will look beautiful! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftover corned beef for up to three months. Thaw frozen leftovers in the fridge the night before you want to use them. Reheat corned beef on the stovetop or in the microwave. 😉
What Goes With Instant-Pot Corned Beef
Many people traditionally serve this Irish-American dish with Irish soda bread. And a nice side of classic deviled eggs also pairs nicely. 😋 There is already a good serving of vegetables in this recipe, but you could always include a fresh salad too, which would balance out the textures of the meal nicely. A simple wedge salad or a tossed salad would be perfect.
More Beef and Cabbage Recipes to Try
Cabbage Roll CasseroleStuffed Cabbage RollsCaribbean Corned Beef and CabbageStuffed Cabbage Roll SoupCabbage Egusi Soup
Conclusion
So here’s everything you need to know to make the best Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage dinner! For more amazing family dinner recipes, follow me on Facebook or Instagram. I can’t wait to see you there! 🫶
Watch How to Make It
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