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Instant Pot Brisket with Gravy

Published: Mar 11, 2023 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Instant Pot brisket with gravy recipe makes tender beef brisket topped with rich onion gravy. This brisket is so easy and so tasty!

Instant Pot brisket topped with onion gravy.

Brisket is amazing comfort food! The Instant Pot works wonders with the tough cut of meat and transforms it into a tender, tasty meal.

This Instant Pot brisket and gravy recipe is a great weekend or holiday dinner. It takes just a few minutes of prep, but it has a little longer cooking time than some quicker weeknight beef recipes.

But the longer cooking time is so worth it! The brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and it the gravy is savory with just a slight hint of sweetness from the cooked onions. Give it a try, and you may find your new favorite holiday dinner!

How to make Instant Pot brisket and gravy

Step 1: In a small bowl mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.

Step 2: Add the brisket to the Instant Pot inner pot.

Step 3: Sprinkle the spice blend over the brisket.

Step 4: Top with garlic and onion.

Step 5: Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup to the inner pot.

Step 6: Close and lock the lid. Make sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 90 minutes.

Step 7: When the cooking time is finished, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. Turn the sealing valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.

Brisket in cooking liquid in an instant pot.

Step 8: Remove brisket and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 9: Meanwhile, press sauté.

Step 10: Stir together the cornstarch and remaining beef broth.

Step 11: Stir the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid. Cook, stirring as needed, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.

Brisket on a cutting board.

Step 12: Slice the brisket against the grain. Serve topped with the gravy.

Serving suggestions

This brisket goes well with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower to soak up all of the delicious gravy. I also like to serve the brisket with either steamed green beans or a green salad to lighten up the heavier meat.

A serving dish with sliced brisket next to a dish of onion gravy.

Storage

Store any leftover brisket and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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Instant Pot brisket topped with onion gravy.

Instant Pot Brisket with Gravy

Tender Instant Pot brisket topped with a rich onion gravy makes a delicious holiday or weekend dinner!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Pressure Release: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 pounds beef brisket
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1-2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.
  • Add the brisket to the Instant Pot inner pot.
  • Sprinkle the spice blend over the brisket.
  • Top with garlic and onion.
  • Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup to the inner pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Make sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  • Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 90 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes.
  • Turn the sealing valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove brisket and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, press sauté.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and remaining beef broth.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
  • Cook, stirring as needed, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
  • Slice the brisket against the grain.
  • Serve topped with the gravy.

Notes

  • Kosher salt: If you're using table salt, you'll only need 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons of salt. 
  • Garlic powder and onion powder: Be sure to use powder, not salt.
  •  Broth: Beef stock would also work. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 5mg
Tried this recipe?Leave me a comment below to let me know!

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  1. Mary

    May 05, 2023 at 12:03 am

    If I make a 2 pound brisket in a 3 quart Instant Pot, essentially halving the recipe, would I keep the same cooking time?

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