Description
A comforting dinner of slow-simmered corned beef and cabbage that brings family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb corned beef brisket, with spice packet
- 10 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
- 1 lb baby carrots or 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for finishing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef under cool water to remove excess brine. Pat dry and trim excess fat if desired.
- Combine water or beef broth, the onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds in a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Submerge the brisket in the simmering liquid, fat side up. Cover, reduce heat to low, and maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 150 to 180 minutes, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Add the potatoes and carrots about 45 minutes before the meat finishes cooking.
- Add cabbage wedges during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced corned beef with vegetables and braising liquid, garnished with butter and parsley if desired.
Notes
For quicker cooking, slice the brisket into pieces or use a pressure cooker. Consider adding a splash of Guinness for depth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 165 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, comfort food, Irish recipe, family meal