Description
Corned Beef and Cabbage is a beloved comfort food that brings warmth to any gathering. This classic dish features tender corned beef brisket simmered with crisp cabbage, vibrant carrots, and hearty potatoes, creating a delicious medley of flavors. As it cooks, the savory aroma fills your home, inviting everyone to the table for a cozy meal. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any family dinner, this recipe combines tradition and taste for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket
- 1 medium head of green cabbage
- 4 large carrots
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium onions
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Seasoning packet (mustard seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaves)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables: cut carrots into bite-sized pieces, quarter the onions and potatoes.
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt, then place it in a large pot.
- Pour enough beef broth into the pot to cover two-thirds of the meat; add the spice packet.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, add chopped potatoes, carrots, onion quarters, and wedge in cabbage on top. Cover and cook for an additional hour until tender.
- Remove corned beef from the pot and let it rest before slicing against the grain. Serve with vegetables on warm plates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg