Instant Pot corned beef, carrots, and potatoes cooks brisket in a rich broth without a spice packet or cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day classic.
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This pressure cooker corned beef dinner is popular because:
- it keeps a classic holiday dinner simple in the Instant Pot
- there is no cabbage or spice packet if that is not how your family likes it
- the brisket gets a crisp browned finish before serving
This recipe includes:
- Detailed ingredient notes
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Serving and storage suggestions
- A recipe card with nutritional information
A Note From My Kitchen
Just like many other Americans across the country, we like to make corned beef for our St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Here's the catch, though. My honey doesn't like cabbage and the kids don't like the seasoning packet that usually comes with corned beef. You may be thinking, can you even have corned beef without cabbage wedges and a spice packet?
Well, I am here to tell you that yes. you. can.
See, that's the beauty of cooking and preparing food for you and your family. You can tweak recipes, omit ingredients unless you're baking, of course, and make substitutions to suit your tastes. There are no rules! So we don't cook corned beef with cabbage or a spice packet. And you know what else? I broil that beautiful corned beef when it's done to get a nice crisp layer on the fat.
Boom. Don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong. Grab yourself a Lucky Irish Margarita, put up your St. Patty's Day decorations, make your corned beef your way, and you do you!
This one pot pressure cooker corned beef, potatoes, and carrots recipe is absolutely delicious and I hope you love it as much as we do!
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- Onions: Large yellow onions work well here and cook beautifully in the pressure cooker.
- Garlic: Fresh chopped garlic is best.
- Corned beef brisket: Use a 2-3 pound corned beef brisket that fits comfortably in your pot.
- Beer: Use any beer you like drinking. Guinness is a good choice for bold flavor.
- Beef broth: Use regular beef broth, not low sodium, unless that is what you normally cook with.
- Baby red potatoes: Small red potatoes work best because they hold their shape well. If your potatoes are larger, cut them down to similar-size pieces.
- Carrots: Standard carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Kosher salt: This is used at the end for seasoning the fat before broiling.
- Black pepper: Freshly ground black pepper or regular black pepper both work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add the spice packet or cabbage?
Corned beef usually comes with a spice packet that contains spices including mustard seeds, coriander, peppercorns, and bay leaves. This recipe does not use the packet, but you can add it if you'd like to. If you want to use the spice packet for your instant pot corned beef brisket, sprinkle it over the corned beef before pressure cooking. If you want to add cabbage, try it as an extra side instead of adding it to the other vegetables.What beer should I use?
I like to use Guinness for the beer.Where Does Corned Beef Come From?
Corned beef is a beef brisket that has been salt-cured. At the origination of corned beef, the meat was cured with large pieces of salt, or corns, which is how corned beef got its name.Does the recipe time include the time to come to pressure?
No. Recipe time does not include the time it takes for your instant pot to come to pressure.Can I use a different pressure cooker?
This recipe is written specifically for the 8 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker. Cooking time may vary if you use a different pressure cooker. This recipe has not been tested on the 6-quart instant pot or in other pressure cooker brands.
Two Bite Take
"I broil that beautiful corned beef when it's done to get a nice crisp layer on the fat. It's so good!"
- Becky Tarala
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Instant Pot Corned Beef, Carrots, and Potatoes
In addition to the carrots and potatoes, tender corned beef is great served with a side of grainy mustard to dip the corned beef in. I also like to serve my potatoes and carrots with a dollop of plain greek yogurt.Instant Pot Corned Beef, Carrots, and Potatoes Variations
These variations change ingredients in the pot without changing the core method.- sprinkle the spice packet on top of the corned beef before pressure cooking
- swap Guinness in for another beer if you want a different beer flavor
- add cabbage wedges separately if your family wants the classic pairing
- finish with whole grain mustard on the plate for a sharper bite
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Instant Pot Corned Beef, Carrots, and Potatoes
If you have leftover cooked corned beef, turn it into another meal the next day instead of reheating the same plate again.- make Corned Beef Hash
- Corned Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce
- try making Creamy Gnocchi with Corned Beef and Zucchini
- make Irish Potato Bites
- turn leftovers into Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls
- make a corned beef reuben sandwiches
How To Store Instant Pot Corned Beef, Carrots, and Potatoes
Store the leftover corned beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use them within 3 days for the best quality.
Instant Pot Corned Beef, Carrots, and Potatoes
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Instant Pot corned beef, carrots, and potatoes cooks brisket in a rich broth without a spice packet or cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day classic.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 large onions, quartered
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (2-3 pound) corned beef brisket
1 beer
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 large onions, quartered
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (2-3 pound) corned beef brisket
1 beer
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the onions and garlic into your pressure cooker.
- Rinse the corned beef, pat dry with paper towels, and place it on top of the onions and garlic with the fat side up.
- Pour the beer and beef broth over the corned beef.
- Place the lid onto your instant pot and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.
- Select the manual/pressure cook, high pressure setting and set the time to 90 minutes. After 10 seconds the display will say On. Once the instant pot is pressurized, the float valve will rise and the cook timer will begin counting down.
- At the end of the 90 minutes, carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position. When the float valve drops, open the instant pot. Remove the corned beef to a foil-lined baking sheet and use a slotted spoon to remove the onions to a bowl.
- Add the potatoes and carrots to the cooking liquid in the pot. Place the lid onto your instant pot and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.
- Select the manual/pressure cook, high pressure setting and set the time to 6 minutes. After 10 seconds the display will say On. Once the instant pot is pressurized, the float valve will rise and the cook timer will begin counting down.
- At the end of the 6 minutes, carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position. When the float valve drops, open the instant pot.
- Season the fat of the corned beef with salt and pepper and broil until crisp and browned. Slice against the grain and transfer to a serving platter with the potatoes, carrots, and onions.
NOTES
I like to use Guinness for the beer.
When broiling the corned beef, watch closely and keep the door ajar to prevent burning.
Recipe time does not include the time it takes for your instant pot to come to pressure.
This recipe is written specifically for the 8 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker. Cooking time may vary if you use a different pressure cooker. This recipe has not been tested on the 6-quart instant pot or in other pressure cooker brands.
Author: Becky Tarala
I like to use Guinness for the beer.
When broiling the corned beef, watch closely and keep the door ajar to prevent burning.
Recipe time does not include the time it takes for your instant pot to come to pressure.
This recipe is written specifically for the 8 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker. Cooking time may vary if you use a different pressure cooker. This recipe has not been tested on the 6-quart instant pot or in other pressure cooker brands.
Author: Becky Tarala
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These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here.
