1-2 hours6 peopleadditional toppings like sliced onion or pickles

Chopped BBQ Brisket Sandwiches

By Chop Secrets

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6 people

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Chopped BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 80 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free

Yield: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 lb. beef brisket
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 sesame seed buns
  • Sliced onions, for topping
  • Sliced pickles, for topping

Three ingredient dump-and-go preparation makes this perfect for an easy dinner or weekend treat.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour one cup of water into the Instant Pot, followed by the brisket pieces. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
  2. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel, select the Manual function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 60 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a shallow dish and chop.
  6. Stir in the BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of cooking juices to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Pile the mixture onto toasted sesame seed buns and garnish as desired.

Notes

The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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