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beef brisket and potatoes on platter

Instant Pot Brisket with Guinness Gravy

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
This tender beef brisket cooked in Instant Pot is the easiest and quickest way to cook it. Served with potatoes and Guinness gravy this hassle free meal will impress everyone!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs beef brisket
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 150ml/2/3cup Guinness
  • 80ml/1/3cup tomato passata/crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2-3 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp flour

Instructions
 

  • Remove fat from the beef if there is any. (Some briskets are very lean and others are very fatty) Salt and pepper the brisket, then press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot and brown in 1 tbsp oil on all sides until golden. This will take between 5-7 minutes. Remove to a separate plate. Then add chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, add pressed garlic and sauté for half a minute longer. Press CANCEL to stop the cooking process.






  • To the Instant Pot add Guinness, tomato passata or crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, thyme and bay leaf and mix to combine. Put the brisket in the liquid and spoon some liquid over it. Cover with a lid, turn the valve to sealing and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. When done allow for a natural pressure release. Then remove to a platter to rest.
  • Press the SAUTE button on Instant Pot and bring the cooking liquid to a boil, then stir in the mixture of melted butter and flour and let it simmer until thickened. It should take around 1 minute. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
  • Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with Guinness gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Instant Pot Brisket, Braised Beef Brisket
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