Instant Pot Corned Beef with Cabbage and Root Vegetables
This Instant Pot corned beef with cabbage and root vegetables is a comforting, well-balanced dinner made with tender brisket, sweet root vegetables, and perfectly cooked cabbage. By pressure cooking each component in stages and finishing with a savory strained broth, this recipe delivers deep flavor without heaviness. It is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a classic comfort meal prepared with modern efficiency.
Ingredients
Corned Beef
- 1 kg corned beef brisket with included spice packet
- 2.5 liters water enough to fully cover the meat
Vegetables
- 1 medium green cabbage cut into 8 wedges with core intact
- 3 medium carrots cut into large chunks
- 1 medium rutabaga peeled and cubed
- 1 medium turnip peeled and cubed
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked quinoa optional
Instructions
Cook the Corned Beef
- Place the corned beef brisket into the Instant Pot and add the included spice packet.
- Pour in enough water to completely cover the meat, then seal the lid.
- Cook on High Pressure for 90 minutes, then allow a full natural pressure release.
- Remove the corned beef from the pot and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve the broth.
Cook the Root Vegetables
- Return the strained broth to the Instant Pot and add the rutabaga, carrots, and turnip.
- Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and remove the vegetables. Set aside.
Cook the Cabbage
- Add the cabbage wedges to the remaining broth in the Instant Pot.
- Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
- Carefully remove the cabbage wedges and drain briefly.
To Serve
- Slice the corned beef against the grain into even pieces.
- Serve the beef with cabbage and root vegetables, spooning the reserved broth generously over the top.
- Serve with cooked quinoa on the side if desired.
Notes
- Cooking the vegetables in stages prevents them from becoming mushy.
- Rutabaga adds natural sweetness and works well as a potato alternative.
- Extra broth can be saved and used to cook grains or vegetables later.