COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy
Deeply savoury, melt-in-the-mouth and full of classic comfort, this Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy is the ultimate hearty centrepiece. Slow-cooked until beautifully tender, the brisket soaks up layers of flavour from aromatics, stock and herbs, creating a glossy, flavour-packed gravy that’s perfect for spooning generously over every slice.
Slow-Cooked Flavour, Faster
Brisket is a cut that rewards patience, traditionally requiring hours of gentle cooking to break down into soft, pull-apart perfection. With the Instant Pot, you can achieve that same succulent texture in a fraction of the time. Pressure cooking locks in moisture while intensifying the savoury depth of the gravy, giving you all the richness without the long wait.
A Classic Comfort Combination
The gravy is built from sautéed onions, garlic and carrots, deglazed with stock and enriched with the brisket’s natural juices. A sprig of thyme or bay leaf adds warmth and aroma, while a touch of flour or cornflour thickens the sauce to silky perfection. The result is a deeply comforting dish that feels both traditional and impressive.
Perfect for Sunday Roasts and Special Gatherings
Serve thick slices of brisket with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or buttered greens, allowing the rich gravy to bring everything together. It’s equally delicious piled into soft rolls for a more casual take, or served alongside Yorkshire puddings for a classic British-inspired feast.
Batch Cook and Enjoy Again
This dish stores beautifully and tastes even better the next day as the flavours continue to develop. Make it ahead for stress-free entertaining or freeze portions for an easy, satisfying meal later on.
Comfort Food at Its Finest
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or craving something deeply comforting, this Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy delivers on every level – tender, flavourful and wonderfully satisfying.
Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:
4
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.2kg beef brisket cut into 3 big chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 carrots roughly chopped
- 500ml beef stock
- 2tbsp tomato paste
- 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2tsp smoked paprika
- 1tsp dried thyme
- 1tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large heavy pot with the oil and sear the beef chunks until deeply browned.
- Lift the beef out, add the onions, carrots, and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and then scrape up the browned bits.
- Return the beef, move everything to your pressure cooker, seal it, and cook on high pressure for 90 minutes. When it’s finished quick release.
- Remove the beef and shred it. Blitz the gravy until smooth.
- Stir the shredded beef back through the gravy. Serve on top of some mashed potatoes with a side of something green.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for Multi Cooker like the Instant Pot Multi-Cooker.
Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy
COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:
4
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.2kg beef brisket cut into 3 big chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 carrots roughly chopped
- 500ml beef stock
- 2tbsp tomato paste
- 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2tsp smoked paprika
- 1tsp dried thyme
- 1tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large heavy pot with the oil and sear the beef chunks until deeply browned.
- Lift the beef out, add the onions, carrots, and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and then scrape up the browned bits.
- Return the beef, move everything to your pressure cooker, seal it, and cook on high pressure for 90 minutes. When it’s finished quick release.
- Remove the beef and shred it. Blitz the gravy until smooth.
- Stir the shredded beef back through the gravy. Serve on top of some mashed potatoes with a side of something green.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for Multi Cooker like the Instant Pot Multi-Cooker.
Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy
Deeply savoury, melt-in-the-mouth and full of classic comfort, this Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy is the ultimate hearty centrepiece. Slow-cooked until beautifully tender, the brisket soaks up layers of flavour from aromatics, stock and herbs, creating a glossy, flavour-packed gravy that’s perfect for spooning generously over every slice.
Slow-Cooked Flavour, Faster
Brisket is a cut that rewards patience, traditionally requiring hours of gentle cooking to break down into soft, pull-apart perfection. With the Instant Pot, you can achieve that same succulent texture in a fraction of the time. Pressure cooking locks in moisture while intensifying the savoury depth of the gravy, giving you all the richness without the long wait.
A Classic Comfort Combination
The gravy is built from sautéed onions, garlic and carrots, deglazed with stock and enriched with the brisket’s natural juices. A sprig of thyme or bay leaf adds warmth and aroma, while a touch of flour or cornflour thickens the sauce to silky perfection. The result is a deeply comforting dish that feels both traditional and impressive.
Perfect for Sunday Roasts and Special Gatherings
Serve thick slices of brisket with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or buttered greens, allowing the rich gravy to bring everything together. It’s equally delicious piled into soft rolls for a more casual take, or served alongside Yorkshire puddings for a classic British-inspired feast.
Batch Cook and Enjoy Again
This dish stores beautifully and tastes even better the next day as the flavours continue to develop. Make it ahead for stress-free entertaining or freeze portions for an easy, satisfying meal later on.
Comfort Food at Its Finest
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or craving something deeply comforting, this Beef Brisket with a Rich Gravy delivers on every level – tender, flavourful and wonderfully satisfying.
