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    Instant Pot Beef Brisket

    March 17, 2019 by Jana Leave a Comment

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    Beef brisket served with apple vinegar slaw on a white bowl

    This Instant Pot beef brisket recipe is a healthy dinner meal that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. This recipe is perfect for the pressure cooker or slow cooker and is great for a small family or a party!

    Beef Brisket served with vinegar slaw on a white bowl

    I just love beef brisket, because it is one of the easiest cut of meat to cook and super flavorful.

    It works well with many side dishes and also is delicious in a sandwich- hello leftovers!

    This week I served it with an apple cider slaw that adds just a right balance to the beef brisket.

    This easy dinner recipe is a healthy meal that will have the whole family asking for seconds.

    How to Cook Instant Pot Beef Brisket

    Beef brisket served on top of cabbage slaw on two bowls

    What else can I serve with Beef Brisket?

    When I am not eating low carb, I do like to enjoy it with potatoes or in a sandwich.

    However, the slaw makes this recipe much lighter, meaning I don’t need to take a nap afterwards.

    It is perfect for Spring and summer and I bet you no one will miss the carbs.

    Should I trim the fat before cooking?

    Brisket comes with a lot of fat. However fat softens the beef, so I leave it on and remove it when I eat it.

    If you need to reduce fat for any reason, then, by all means, cut some of it off. Just leave enough to tenderize the rest.

    Can I make this beef recipe in a slow cooker (Crock Pot)?

    Brisket served with cabbage on a white bowl

    YES! I’ve made it on the slow cooker and it tastes just as good. Cook it on low for 8-10 hrs and reduce the liquid on stovetop.

    The great thing about the Instant Pot is that it sautés and slow cooks too!

    What can I use to substitute soy sauce?

    Tamari for a gluten-free option and coconut aminos for soy-free option. If you are avoiding soy, you might want to substitute the Worcestershire sauce which may have some soy in it.

    Can I make this recipe a freezer meal?

    Yes! This is a great recipe for a freezer meal. Add all raw ingredients in a freezer bag and thaw it in the fridge for 24hrs before you cook it.

    Alternatively, you could also freeze any leftovers.

    Beef brisket served with apple vinegar slaw on a white bowl
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    Instant Pot Beef Brisket

    This Instant Pot beef brisket recipe is a healthy dinner meal that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. This recipe is perfect for the pressure cooker or slow cooker and is great for a small family or a party!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 50 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef, brisket, delicious, easy, instant pot, keto, low carb, meat, pressure cooker, protein
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 458kcal
    Author: Jana

    Ingredients

    • 3.5 lbs beef brisket
    • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 cups beef broth or water if using beef bouillon
    • 4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Marinade the brisket with the garlic, salt and pepper, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Turn the Instant Pot on saute, add the olive oil and add the brisket. Reserve the marinade liquid. Sear both sides and then add the marinade liquid plus the beef broth to the pot.
    • Turn off the saute function. Close the lid and cook it at normal pressure for 70-80 minutes. Let it vent naturally. 
    • Once the pressure cooker can safely be opened, remove the brisket and set it aside. Turn on the saute function again and let the liquid reduce to 1/3 its volume. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 6mg

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