Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket

Name: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lb) beef brisket; 6 large onions, sliced into rings; 3 beef stock cubes; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 200 ml (¾ cup) hot water; Salt and black pepper to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 27, 2026

A hearty, satisfying dish where beef brisket becomes incredibly tender under a blanket of sweet onions and rich broth. This easy pressure cooker recipe delivers deep, comforting flavors with minimal effort — perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Prep⏱️ 60 min

Servings👥 6 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

6 servings

1 kg (2.2 lb) beef brisket
6 large onions, sliced into rings
3 beef stock cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
200 ml (¾ cup) hot water
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions

1
Peel and slice the onions into thin rings. Crush the garlic cloves.
2
Spread half of the sliced onions in an even layer on the bottom of the pressure cooker.
3
Place the beef brisket on top, season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic.
4
Crumble the stock cubes over the meat, add the bay leaf, and pour in the hot water.
5
Top with the remaining onions and seal the pressure cooker lid tightly.
6
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour once pressure is reached. Release pressure naturally, slice the brisket, and serve with the cooking juices.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra depth of flavor, sear the brisket in a hot pan with a drizzle of oil before adding it to the pressure cooker — the golden crust makes a huge difference.