Unbelievably Fast Corned Beef Recipe Ever for 2023- Crafting a Family Dinner (2024)

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With only a few minutes of prep time, I have the fastest corn beef recipe ever for you to make in the Instant Pot. Delicious Corned Beef Dinner in minutes not hours. My Instant Pot transforms the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal from an all-day recipe to a meal in a flash.

Transform your St. Patrick’s Day meal prep with our lightning-fast Instant Pot Corned Beef Dinner recipe! With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have a mouth-watering meal on the table in minutes, not hours.

Gone are the days of spending all day in the kitchen preparing your corned beef. With the Instant Pot, you can have perfectly tender and flavorful corned beef in a flash. Simply add the ingredients to the Instant Pot, set the timer, and let it work its magic.

This Instant Pot Corned Beef Dinner recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with flavor. The tender beef is infused with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, and the accompanying vegetables are cooked to perfection. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Shamrock Plants for St. Patrick’s Day

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My First of Many St. Patrick’s Day Dinners

Our family is German and Italian, and we never had a tradition of corned beef dinner. All the stories I’ve heard about making the perfect corned beef involved an extensive slow-cooking process. So I’ve never attempted to try making corned beef.

My first attempt was when I joined our church committee that put on a monthly potluck dinner. When it was time to plan for the March potluck we were all given a corned beef from Costco and asked to bring it cooked for the potluck main dish.I wasn’t sure what a German and Italian cook was to do.

Having little ones at home I did not have the time to baby a new recipe for hours. I turned to my trusty Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker.

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I was watching my favorite Chef Wolfgang Puck on HSN and he was presenting his Electric Pressure Cooker. I already had one but I love to watch him cook as I always get new ideas. He opened a lid and marveled at how quick and easy corned beef is to cook in the electric pressure cooker.

He was stressing that it only takes 90 minutes instead of hours. Wow, that was for me.This was my answer and I now make our corned beef and cabbage 3 or 4 times a year with this quick method.

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How To Make Corned Beef In The Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker

To make it even more simple I use 4 beef bouillon cubes in 4 cups of water I heat in the microwave. I add this to the pressure cooker with a small onion and 4 garlic cloves. Mix in the seasoning packet and place the whole 3 to 4-pound corned beef. Secure the lid and turn the level to seal. I put the dial on 90 minutes on high pressure with a 15-minute natural release.

I then take my time to cut up carrots, potatoes, and cabbage and keep them ready for when the meat is done. When the timer goes off after 90 minutes allow to natural release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and take the corned beef out. I put mine in an ovenproof pan and covered it with foil. I then heated my oven to warm.

I then placed the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage in the liquid in the pressure cooker and cooked for 6 minutes after securing the lid again and setting the knob to seal. It was hard to believe but in 6 minutes the vegetable was cooked to perfection and dinner was ready. When the 6 minutes are up, do a fast release.

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  • Author: Crafting a Family Dinner
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Irish
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With only a few minutes of prep time, I have the fastest corn beef recipe ever for you to make in the Instant Pot. Delicious Corned Beef Dinner in minutes not hours. My Instant Pot transforms the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal from an all-day recipe to a meal in a flash.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 Lb Corned Beef & Seasoning Packet
  • 4 Bouillon cubes
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 small White or Red Potatoes cut in half
  • 45 Carrots cut into large sections
  • 1 large Head of Cabbage cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat water and bouillon cubes in the microwave in order to dissolvethe bouillon.
  2. Add the beef bouillon water, onion, garlic, corned beef, and seasoning packet to the electric pressure cooker.
  3. Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and set the valve on the seal.
  4. Set the timer for 90 minutes.
  5. When the timer is done, let the pressure release on its own, for approximately 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the corned beef and cover with foil to keep warm, place in a warm oven.
  7. In the pressure cooker in the liquid that you cook the corned beef in, add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
  8. Lock the lid, and set the timer for six minutes setting the valve at the seal.
  9. After the six-minute timer is done, release the steam, remove the lid, and enjoy your corn beef and cabbage

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FAQs

What is the secret to corned beef? ›

Because corned beef comes from brisket, a tough cut of meat. You need its connective tissue to break down so you can have tender results. Some like to braise their corned beef in an all-water liquid, with various spices and salt; others add beer to the mix to further tenderize the meat.

What is the best method to cook corned beef? ›

In our book, roasting is our preferred method to cooking a corned beef brisket. Roasting results in a super moist and tender brisket with an irresistible crust. We packed in the flavor with a unique and simple homemade spice blend—trust us, you won't find flavor like this in a little pre-made baggie.

Should I rinse off my corned beef before cooking? ›

It's a good idea to do so. Don't worry that you will be rinsing away flavor. Rinsing the corned beef means it will be less salty. Also, keep the seasoning packet if one came with it.

What not to do when cooking corned beef? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Corned Beef
  1. Not Rinsing the Meat Before Cooking. ...
  2. Cooking Over a High Temperature. ...
  3. Not Filling the Pot with Enough Water. ...
  4. Not Cooking the Meat Long Enough. ...
  5. Cutting the Meat Incorrectly.
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What does corned beef do to your body? ›

Corned beef is processed red meat made by brining brisket in a salt and spice solution to flavor and tenderize it. While it provides protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B12, corned beef is relatively high in fat and sodium. It's also a source of certain compounds that may increase your risk of cancer.

Does corned beef get more tender the longer it is cooked? ›

Information. Corned beef is made from one of several less tender cuts of beef like the brisket, rump, or round. Therefore, it requires long, moist cooking. Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender.

Is it better to boil or bake corned beef? ›

Should You Boil or Bake Corned Beef? Really, it's up to you. Both methods create a juicy, tender corned beef when done properly. Traditional recipes, like our corned beef and cabbage or glazed corned beef, call for simmering corned beef in spiced water for about three hours.

What is the brine for corned beef made of? ›

All you really need is a beef brisket and a curing brine. We make our brine with kosher salt, brown sugar, pink curing salt, garlic and pickling spices. Of course, corned beef brisket does take time. The brisket needs to sit in the brine for 10 days, so make sure you plan ahead.

What are the different ways to cook corned beef? ›

Once the brining process is complete, the cured corned beef brisket can be cooked using a variety of methods, such as boiling, slow cooking, baking or pan-frying, to create delicious and flavorful dishes.

What part of the animal is corned beef? ›

corned beef, food made of beef brisket cured in salt. Related to the word kernel, a corn is a coarse grain of rock salt. In North America, corned beef is brisket, taken from the lower chest of a cow or steer, that has been brined in salt and spices.

What happens if I don't rinse my corned beef? ›

Many recipes don't include a step for rinsing the meat, but it's worth doing it anyway. Depending on the pickling solution used for the meat, you may be in for a saltier meal than you bargained for if you cook the meat without rinsing it. And don't worry: Rinsing won't make the beef taste bland!

What is the red liquid in corned beef package? ›

Blood is removed from beef during slaughter and only a small amount remains within the muscle tissue. Since beef is about 3/4 water, this natural moisture combined with protein is the source of the liquid in the package.

Do you add the juice from corned beef package? ›

To make the corned beef, open the sealed package right over the slow cooker, because you want to include the brine in the cooking liquid. Don't discard the brine.

Does corned beef get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender. Corned beef may still be pink in color after cooking. This does not mean it is not done. Nitrite is used in the curing process.

Why does my corned beef fall apart? ›

Not cooking the meat long enough.

Cooking this beef is a process that can't be rushed. Even when the meat is cooked through, it needs more time to transform the chewy bite into one that's deliciously tender. Do this instead: To slice into the tender pieces of meat you expect, cooking corned beef takes patience.

Why do you soak corned beef before cooking? ›

Soaking helps draw out some of the salt from the curing process.

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