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Tender Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 30 Minutes

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for tender corned beef and perfectly cooked cabbage, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting Irish-American dinner without the long wait.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket, preferably with seasoning packet included
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or whole if small
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: lemon wedge to brighten the dish

Instructions

  1. Remove the corned beef brisket from its packaging and rinse under cold water to wash off excess brine.
  2. Place the brisket in the Instant Pot with the fat side up. Pour in 4 cups of water and add the seasoning packet from the beef package along with mustard seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and smashed garlic cloves.
  3. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 70 minutes.
  4. Let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release any remaining steam.
  5. Open the lid carefully. Place carrots and potatoes around the beef, then place cabbage wedges on top. Close the lid again, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Perform a quick pressure release to avoid overcooking the cabbage. Remove the beef and vegetables with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving platter.
  7. Let the corned beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  8. Serve the sliced beef with vegetables, ladle some cooking liquid on top, and sprinkle fresh parsley if desired. Add a lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

Rinse the corned beef to reduce saltiness. Use natural pressure release after cooking the beef for tenderness. Add vegetables later to avoid mushiness. Slice against the grain for juiciness. You can reduce cooking liquid using the sauté function to make gravy. Adjust cooking time for smaller briskets. Optional spices like cinnamon or cloves can add unique flavor.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, corned beef, cabbage, quick dinner, pressure cooker, St. Patrick's Day, comfort food

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