Instant Pot Beef Brisket

Get ready to savor the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Instant Pot Beef Brisket. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or a special occasion feast, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

This recipe unlocks the secret to tender, flavorful brisket that’s ready in a fraction of the time it traditionally takes, making it a perfect choice for your next family dinner or gathering. 

Now, if you are looking for a more traditional way of cooking brisket, you may want to check out my Smoked Brisket How-To article.  There, we share some techniques and tips when smoking a brisket. 

What is Beef Brisket?

Beef brisket is a flavorful and often quite tough cut of meat taken from the breast or lower chest of a cow. It is an ideal choice for slow cooking, as the fat breaks down during cooking, causing the meat to tenderize.

Ingredients:

• 1.5-2 lb flat cut beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions:

1. Start by generously seasoning your beef brisket with salt and pepper. From there add your oil, garlic, and onion to your Instant Pot with your beef brisket.  

2. Sautee until both sides are brown. You are probably looking at about 3 minutes on each side. Remember you want a nice golden crust.

3. Once your brisket is sauteed, and crispy add in your broth and spices.  Stir it all together. 

4. Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Don’t forget to close the pressure release valve. Once everything is locked in place, you will want to set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 45 minutes.

5. When the beef brisket is finished cooking, naturally release pressure for 30 minutes. Open the lid and let set for a few minutes before serving.

6. Slice and serve with desired sides.

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Instant Pot Beef Brisket

Author Elisha Baba

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 lb flat cut beef brisket
• 1 tbs oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

• Season beef brisket with salt and pepper.
• Add oil, garlic and onion to pot with beef brisket.
• Sautee until both sides are brown, about 3 minutes each side. Add broth and spices and stir. 
• Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 45 minutes.
• When cooking cycle is complete, naturally release pressure for 30 minutes.
• Slice and serve with desired sides.