Servings: 8

For the Brisket: subheading: For the Brisket:
3 pounds beef brisket 3 pounds beef brisket
1½ tsp salt 1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp avocado oil 1 tsp avocado oil
½ small onion, slices into ½-inch slices ½ small onion, slices into ½-inch slices
2 cloves garlic-smashed 2 cloves garlic-smashed
¾ cup of water ¾ cup of water
 
For the sauce For the sauce
½ cup of sour cream ½ cup of sour cream
1-3 tbsp horseradish 1 to 3 tbsp horseradish
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp sea salt
¼ black pepper ¼ black pepper
 
1 small head of cabbage cut into 8 wedges through the core 1 small head of cabbage cut into 8 wedges through the core

1. Trim off large deposits of fat. Cut the brisket across the grain into 4 pieces. Season the top and bottom with the salt and pepper.
2. Optional but recommended: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and melt the oil. Place brisket in the hot oil and brown on the first side for 3 minutes. Flip and brown for 3 more minutes. Do this in batches. Remove brisket and press cancel.
3. Scatter the onions in the pot. Place brisket on top of the onions in a single layer of possible. Toss in garlic and water.
4. Secure the lid. Press Meat/Stew, time to 60 min.
5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine sour cream, horseradish, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. When the pot beeps, let stand for 10 minutes and then release the steam. If meat is still tough cook for 5 more minutes. Remove meat to a dish and cover loosely.
7. Press Cancel. Taste the liquid in the pot. Add salt to taste. Place the cabbage in the cooking liquid. Secure the lid and turn the steam release valve to Sealing. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
8. When the pot beeps, carefully quick release the steam. Remove cabbage to a platter.
9. Slice brisket across the grain into ½ inch thick slices. Strain the cooking liquid and put in a gravy boat. Serve with the gravy and horseradish sauce on the side.

Macronutrients:  Macronutrients:
Calories: 603  Calories: 603
Fat: 43  Fat: 43
Carbs: 4  Carbs: 4
Protein: 48  Protein: 48