PRESSURE-COOKER BEEF BRISKET IN BEER

Pressure-Cooker Beef Brisket in Beer image

One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. -Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, sliced
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Cut brisket in half; rub with liquid smoke if desired, celery salt, pepper and salt. Place brisket fatty side up in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with onion. Combine beer and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 70 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If brisket isn't fork-tender, reseal cooker and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. , Remove brisket, cover with foil and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, then return juices to pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve sauce with the beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.