Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
🍀 Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage (Fast & Flavorful!)
✅ Cuts cook time by over half!
✅ Tender, juicy corned beef in just a few hours
🥕 Ingredients:
- 3-4 lb corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
- 4 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 3-4 Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges
🌀 Instant Pot Directions:
1️⃣ Prep the Corned Beef:
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess brine.
- Place it fat side up in the Instant Pot.
2️⃣ Pressure Cook the Meat:
- Add broth/water, apple cider vinegar, mustard, peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaves, and garlic.
- Lock the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on:
- High Pressure for 90 minutes
- Natural release for 15 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables:
- Remove corned beef, cover, and let it rest.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and cabbage to the broth.
- Set to High Pressure for 4 minutes, then do a quick release.
4️⃣ Slice & Serve!
- Slice corned beef against the grain and serve with the cooked veggies & broth.
- Add mustard or horseradish sauce for extra flavor!
🍀 Lucky Tip:
For a crispy finish, broil the sliced corned beef for 2-3 minutes after cooking!
Creamy Horseradish Sauce (Spicy & Bold)
✅ Pairs perfectly with corned beef
🥣 Ingredients:
- ¼ cup dairy-free mayo (or Greek-style dairy-free yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (more if you like it extra spicy!)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
🌀 Directions:
- Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with sliced corned beef!
