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Irish Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef)

Easy boiled dinner of tender corned beef and cabbage, with onions, white potatoes, and carrots cooked in water for an easy, no-fuss Irish meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5 ½ pound corned beef brisket
  • 1 large head of green cabbage quartered
  • 6 small white potatoes halved
  • 4 large carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 onions peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 8 cups water or low-sodium broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Rinse the corned beef under cool water to remove excess brine.
  2. Place brisket fat-side up in a large stockpot and pour in water or broth.
  3. Add garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3 hours until tender.
  5. Add potatoes, carrots, and onions; cook 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in cabbage, cover, and simmer 15 minutes more.
  7. Remove vegetables and meat. Let beef rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice corned beef against the grain, arrange on platter with veggies.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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