PRESSURE-COOKER EASY CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

Pressure-Cooker Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage image

I first tried this fuss-free way to cook traditional corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day a few years ago. Now it's a regular in my menu planning. This is terrific with Dijon mustard and crusty bread. -Karen Waters, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, cut into wedges
4 large red potatoes
1 pound fresh baby carrots
3 cups water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut in half
1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges

Steps:

Place the onion, potatoes and carrots in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine the water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, pepper and contents of spice packet; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 70 minutes. , When finished cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.