Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe

Make melt-in-your-mouth corned beef in just 2 hours using your Instant Pot. This recipe will leave you with juicy, flavorful beef, guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Corned Beef

To create this top-rated Instant Pot corned beef, you'll only need four simple ingredients:

Water
You'll need two cups of water along with a 12-ounce bottle of beer to properly cook a 3-pound corned beef brisket.

Beer
For the best flavor, choose a rich dark Irish stout like Guinness. If you prefer to avoid alcohol, you can swap it with beef broth, apple cider, or a combination of both.

Garlic
Enhance the taste of your corned beef by adding four cloves of garlic. Adjust the amount to suit your personal flavor preference.

Corned Beef Brisket
Of course, you'll need a corned beef brisket. This recipe uses a 3-pound brisket, which should come with a packet of seasoning spices.

Instructions for Making Corned Beef in the Instant Pot

Below you'll find the complete recipe, but here's a preview of what you can expect when you prepare this Instant Pot corned beef dish:

Prepare Ingredients

Pour water, beer, and garlic into the Instant Pot or another multi-use pressure cooker. Place the trivet inside, then set the brisket on top of it. Sprinkle the spice packet over the meat to season.

Set and Cook

Secure the lid and lock it in place. Set the cooker to high pressure and cook for 90 minutes, allowing 10-15 minutes for the pressure to reach its peak.

Release and Rest

Use the quick-release method to release the pressure, which should take about 5 minutes. Once done, remove the lid, transfer the brisket to a baking sheet, cover it with foil, and let it rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Instant Pot

Want to make a complete corned beef and cabbage meal in your Instant Pot? Here's a tip from recipe creator and Dinogo Allstar Soup Loving Nicole: "While the brisket is resting, remove the trivet and add baby carrots, quartered red potatoes, and cabbage wedges into the pot. Close the lid, lock it, and set the cooker to manual mode for 5 minutes. After a quick release, your brisket and veggies will be perfectly ready at the same time."

How Long to Cook Corned Beef in the Instant Pot

When cooked on high pressure, your Instant Pot should have the corned beef brisket ready in 90 minutes. Keep in mind, briskets vary in size and thickness. If you're uncertain, many reviewers recommend cooking it for about 20 minutes per pound on high pressure.

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"Wow," says Xan Y. "This was hands down one of the BEST corned beef recipes we've ever tried. I swapped the water and beer for beef stock, and the result was incredibly flavorful and juicy. I’ll never cook it any other way!"

"I used four cups of beef stock with the meat, and it turned out perfectly tender and full of flavor," shares Fanny Araa. "While the brisket rested, I added baby potatoes and carrots to the broth and cooked them for 15 minutes. PERFECTION!"

"This was absolutely delicious," according to Linda Van Wickler. "The entire family loved it. I followed a suggestion to cook cabbage, potatoes, and carrots while the meat rested. The perfect side dish!"

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 cups water

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet

Instructions

Gather all the required ingredients together.

Add water, beer, and garlic into a multi-functional pressure cooker (like the Instant Pot).

Insert the trivet into the cooker, then set the brisket on top. Sprinkle the spice packet over the meat. Secure and lock the lid, select high pressure as directed by the manufacturer, and set the timer for 90 minutes. Allow an additional 10 minutes for the pressure to build.

Move the brisket to a baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition Information (per serving)