Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy tender, tangy beef, and flavorful cabbage any time of year with this simple and speedy recipe!

Platter of Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage.
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  1. Ingredients for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
  2. Instructions for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
  3. What is Corned Beef?
  4. Suggestions for this Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. How to Store Leftover Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
  7. More Irish-Inspired Recipes
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Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage can be made in a fraction of the time it usually would take to make a good, tender corned beef. Cooking corned beef in a roasting pan or slow cooker can take up to eight hours to get the same results. Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can make corned beef dinner in mere minutes!

I also love that with this recipe, you can pressure-release the vegetables in the same pot along with the slices of corned beef. I love dressing a serving platter of this tender beef along with roasted red potatoes, some cabbage wedges, and a beautiful green salad for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day meal. But it’s a perfect dinner for any occasion, even a random weeknight.

Ingredients to make Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage including beef broth, red potatoes, green cabbage, corned beef brisket, garlic and carrots.


Ingredients for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Making instant pot corned beef and cabbage is a simple recipe for celebrating the fun St. Patrick’s Day holiday! We love to make this meal year-round since the ingredients are simple to have on hand and come together so quickly. Kids and adults love this tender and juicy dinner!

  • Corned beef – Corned beef brisket is cooked low and slow. Have a tender and juicy meat that is a little different coloring compared to other beef roasts.
  • Beef broth – Tenderizes the corned beef and gives it a juicy beef flavor.
  • Garlic – Crushed garlic cloves add flavor and give the meat just the right amount of nutty and savory flavor.
  • Red potatoes – You can’t go wrong with diced red potatoes. As it is cooking, the red potatoes soften and become tender. They are a smaller and softer type of potato that cooks quickly.
  • Carrots – Peel and cut the large carrots into sections. The carrots will also soften and give the perfect combination of meat and veggies to the dish.
  • Cabbage – Cabbage is a MUST for an Irish dinner! It is a soft crunch and has little flavor to it. Cut and slice your head of cabbage into smaller pieces or tear apart the cabbage leaves to add to the side of the instant pot.
Cutting board with cut up cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Knife on the side.

Instructions for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Don’t let using an instant pot scare you out of making this corned beef and cabbage dinner! You are going to love all the flavors, the thick-sliced corned beef, and tender veggies. The instant pot works miracles and is cooked to perfection!

  1. Prepare – Remove corned beef brisket from packaging and rinse well. Remove the seasoning packet and set aside. Discard any remaining juices from the packaging.
  2. Assemble – Place corned beef in Instant Pot, fatty side down, and add beef broth and crushed garlic. Open the seasoning packet and sprinkle evenly over the top. 
  3. Cook – Place lid on Instant Pot and seal. Set the tab to “sealing”. Push the “manual” setting, set it to “high pressure” and increase the time to 90 minutes. 
  4. Quick release – When the time is up on the Instant Pot, do a quick release. Remove the lid and add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. 
  5. Manual – Place the lid back on the Instant Pot, seal it, and set it to “manual” for 4 minutes on high pressure. 
  6. Serve – Do a quick release and remove vegetables from the Instant Pot with a slotted spoon. Carefully remove the corned beef and serve, spooning some of the remaining liquid over the top. 
Sliced corned beef brisket cut on a board.

What is Corned Beef?

Corned beef is a salt-cured type of beef brisket. The term “corned” has nothing to do with actual corn or any kind of corn product. It is called “corned” because a flat cut of brisket is treated with large-grained rock salt, commonly called “corns” of salt. during the curing process. The brisket cuts are salty, slightly tangy, and delicious with mild cabbage and potatoes.

Suggestions for this Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe

You can’t go wrong making this instant pot corned beef recipe!

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Follow these suggestions to discover the optimal method for preparing it, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more quality time with your family, all while relishing the finest instant pot corned beef and cabbage dinner!

  • Kid-approved – If your kids are squeamish about trying new foods, try letting them dip their meat in honey mustard. It complements the flavor of the corned beef.
  • Veggies – We love adding mini carrots and red potatoes in the instant pot along with cabbage. They cook up the meat beautifully. You could add any other veggies you like!
  • Additional – For added flavor, you can add onion, bay leaves, fresh parsley, coriander seeds, or mustard seeds to your recipe. If you decide to add onion, it would be wise to sauté the onion for a little bit before adding it to the Instant Pot. With it only having 4 minutes of pressure, the onions likely won’t soften as much as you would like.
  • Gluten-free – To make this corned beef and cabbage gluten-free, you will just have to make sure the beef broth you are using is GF. That is the only tricky thing in this recipe where gluten could turn up. The corned beef and seasonings are all gluten-free so you should be good to go!
  • Sauerkraut – We love making this a complete meal with traditional sauerkraut heated up. It tastes delicious on top of the corned beef and cabbage or on the side.
  • Leftovers – Leftovers make delicious Reuben sandwiches. Just add some meat and cheese to rye bread for a mouthwatering lunch. Use leftovers to make a yummy corned beef hash for brunch the next day.
Plate with Instant Pot Corned Beef slices, cabbage, red potatoes and carrots.

“Made it as directed. Will definitely make it again. Meat was tender, potatoes, cabbage and carrots were not soggy!”

-Valerie

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my corned beef come out tough in the instant pot?

If the corned beef is cooked on high and for too long the corned beef will become tough. This type of meat needs to be cooked low and slow, even in the instant pot.

What is the most tender way to cook corned beef?

This is a personal preference. We prefer using both the slow cooker and instant pot appliances for preparing corned beef.

What happens if you don’t rinse corned beef before cooking?

Rinsing the corned beef helps the meat become less salty. There is a spice packet in the package that you will want to hold on to. This is used as a pickling spice and can be rubbed on corned beef.

What is the secret to corned beef?

Corned beef comes from a brisket. It is known as the toughest type of meat. It needs to be tenderized and moistened to help break down the fibers. The corned beef is best cooked low and slow. We used beef broth to add liquid and soften the meat, other options are Guinness beer or a cooking liquid that you prefer.

Raw cabbage, red potatoes and carrots in an instant pot over cooked corned beef.

How to Store Leftover Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

This easy instant pot corned beef and cabbage is a great leftover option! Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for four to five days. When ready to reheat, place the Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage in the microwave or in the oven until it is heated through.

More Irish-Inspired Recipes

If you are looking for more Irish-inspired recipes we have plenty! From Irish Pasties to Irish Soda Bread to Irish Beef Stew, we have everything you need for a blow-out St. Patrick’s Day feast! This Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is delicious as a sandwich the next day too.

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How to Make Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage on a tray with carrots and red potatoes.

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

4.79 from 23 votes
Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy tender, tangy beef, and flavorful cabbage any time of year with this simple and speedy recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds corned beef brisket
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 pound small red potatoes cut in half
  • 2 cups carrots cut into 1-2″ pieces
  • 1 head cabbage coarsely cut into large pieces

Instructions

  • Remove corned beef brisket from packaging and rinse well. Remove the seasoning packet (if included) and set aside. Discard any remaining juices from the packaging.
    Cutting board with a raw corned beef brisket and a seasoning packet.
  • Place corned beef in Instant Pot, fatty side down, and add beef broth and crushed garlic. Open the seasoning packet and sprinkle evenly over the top. 
    Instant Pot with beef broth, Corned Beef Brisket with garlic and seasoning packet.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and seal. Set the tab to "sealing". Push the "manual" setting, set it to "high pressure" and increase the time to 90 minutes. 
    Instant Pot with cooked Corned Beef.
  • When time is up, do a quick release. Remove the lid and add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Place the lid back on the Instant Pot, seal it, and set it to "manual" for 4 minutes on high pressure. 
    Raw cabbage, red potatoes and carrots in an instant pot over cooked corned beef.
  • Do a quick release and remove vegetables from the Instant Pot with a slotted spoon. Carefully remove corned beef and slice.
    Cut Corned Beef brisket on a cutting board with a knife next to cooked vegetables on the side. and Cabbage
  • Serve sliced corned beef and vegetables with some of the remaining liquid poured over the top. 
    Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage on a platter with carrots and red potatoes.

Notes

Instant Pot Note: We use a 6-quart Instant Pot brand pressure cooker that we bought in 2016. Different or newer versions may be more sensitive to the “BURN” notice. If you are concerned about the burn notice, please refer to the Instant Pot webpage about Overheat Protection, found HERE.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 2357mgPotassium: 1260mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7275IUVitamin C: 105.8mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 4.2mg

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  1. I have an Instant Pot Duo. It doesn’t have a Manual setting or Seal setting. I’m new to this appliance. What settings do I use?

    1. I believe on the Duo, the Manual setting says “Pressure Cook”. As for the sealing, you should have a little knob on top that you can set to “seal” or “vent”. Hope this helps!

  2. 5 stars
    Fantastic St Pat day meal. First time to ever cook corned beef, followed recipe exactly as written and everthing was delicious

  3. We tried making this, but it took a while for hothead last “4 minutes” of the instant pot to cook. Is this normal? Does the pot need to build up pressure again before it starts counting down? How does that work?

    1. After you open the lid the first time, it takes a little while to build the pressure back up and start counting down the time again. Hope this helps!

  4. 5 stars
    I usually use beer and the crockpot but this was so much better. I will definitely cook it this way again!

  5. 4 stars
    Made it as directed. Will definitely make it again. Meat was tender, potatoes, cabbage and carrots were not soggy!
    Thanks

  6. 5 stars
    Superb recipe if you love beef. Beef and cabbage go so well together, and you have taken this combo to a whole new level!

  7. 5 stars
    I don’t have an IP, but have a regular pressure cooker. Will definitely give this really simple corned beef recipe a try. Hopefully it will look as awesome as yours. 🙂

  8. 5 stars
    Thanks for explaining that corned beef is without corn. I didn’t know! I love the combination of meat with veggies. Carrots, cabbage and potatoes are right up my alley!

  9. 2 stars
    I followed recipe verbatim….wound up with…..undercooked meat…..soggy,mushy cabbage and taters,undercooked carrots….not happy 😞😞😞😞

    1. I’ve used this recipe a number of times and has always turned out great. If you followed verbatim I would be interested in hearing your procedures. 90 minutes is plenty to cook a corned beef.i do my vegetables for 5 minutes.

    1. It depends on how big your corn beef briskets are. It is usually best not to overcrowd if possible. If they are smaller then I am sure you will be fine. Hope this helps!

  10. Did not like how the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage was mushy in the end.
    Thinking too much liquid is put in.

  11. 5 stars
    I have the instant pot slow cooker not the pressure cooker. What changes do I need r ok make to cook it this way?

    1. The recipe actually doesn’t have onions as written. They are an “optional” ingredient mentioned in the above commentary. Hope this helps!