Description
A comforting plate of corned beef and vegetables simmered to perfection, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 – 5 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 4 cups water
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 4 – 5 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 1 small head cabbage (cut into wedges)
- 4 – 5 medium potatoes (cut into chunks)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional for garnish: fresh parsley or mustard
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water.
- Prepare a large pot or Dutch oven and add the rinsed brisket.
- Add the spice packet, quartered onion, smashed garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
- Simmer by pouring in 4 cups of water, bringing it to a boil, and then lowering the heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, then cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until tender.
- Check for doneness; vegetables should be fork-tender, and corned beef should be easy to shred.
- Serve by slicing the brisket against the grain and arranging it with vegetables on a platter.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using beer instead of water or adding jalapeños for a spicy twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: corned beef, Irish food, comfort food, family recipe, slow cooking