Description
Tender, juicy brisket with deep, savory flavor—made fast in the Instant Pot and 100% keto-friendly. No sugar, minimal carbs, maximum comfort-food payoff.
Ingredients
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Beef Brisket
- 3 lb "Flat-cut" beef brisket
Seasoning & Sear
- 3 Tbsp sugar-free BBQ seasoning
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz fresh shallot, sliced
Pressure-Cooking Liquid
- 1/4 cup dry red wine (Cabernet or Merlot)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar-free/low-carb ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Season & Sear. Pat the brisket dry. Mix BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper; rub all over. Set Instant Pot to Sauté until “HOT”, add olive oil, and sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer brisket to a plate.
- Sauté Shallots. Add sliced shallots to the pot and sauté 1–2 minutes in drippings until softened. Return brisket to pot fat-side up.
- Add Liquids & Pressure Cook. Whisk wine, apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, and water. Pour around the edges of the pot (not directly over the meat). Seal lid; set to Manual HIGH pressure for 70 minutes.
- Natural Release. Let pressure release naturally for 20–25 minutes. When the float valve drops, open the lid.
- Rest. Transfer brisket to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest at least 10 minutes.
- Reduce Sauce. Pour cooking juices and shallots into a saucepan. Boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until reduced by about one-third. Season to taste.
- Slice & Serve. Slice brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Serve with warm reduced pan sauce and shallots.
Notes
For strict keto, verify your ketchup and BBQ seasoning have no added sugar. If avoiding alcohol, replace wine with additional water or beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 135
