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Instant Pot Beef Brisket

By Elisha Baba

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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. 

Instant Pot Beef Brisket

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.  

Instant Pot 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.

Instant Pot Beef Brisket

Instant Pot Beef Brisket
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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. 

 

 

8 thoughts on “Instant Pot Beef Brisket”

  1. I have a Traeger smoker. How if any would I need to alter this recipe if I want to smoke it for an hour on the traeger then finish it in the instant pot?

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  2. I’m so excited to try this right now!! It has been a while since I’ve read through a whole recipe blog post so I figured I would give it a try and I’m so glad that I did! You are great at explaining a lot of important information in a way that people understand. My science nerd brain geeked out many time so thank you for taking the time to write the post!

    I think you meant to say “ When you are ready to eat it, let it thaw out in the fridge overnight before
    reheating.” But it says When you are ready to eat it, let it thaw out in the freezer overnight before
    reheating.

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  3. I’m trying this now, adjusted the time due to a bigger brisket. I read thru your post and it say to quick release when time is up but in the recipe it says let release natural for 30 minutes. Which one is it?

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