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Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage: A St. Patrick's Day Classic

This classic corned beef and cabbage recipe features beef brisket and vegetables that simmer to perfection, creating a hearty Irish-inspired meal that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or whenever you're craving comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 882
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-4 pound corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 4 cups water or enough to cover brisket
  • 1 medium head cabbage cut into wedges
  • 5 medium potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons butter for finishing

Method
 

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Place in a large Dutch oven or pot.
  2. Add water to the pot until it covers the brisket. Sprinkle the contents of the spice packet over the meat (or make your own spice mix with peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and bay leaves).
  3. Add minced garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat begins to become tender.
  5. Add the onion wedges, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Return to a simmer and cook for another 15 minutes.
  6. Add the cabbage wedges to the pot. Cover and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and the vegetables are fork-tender.
  7. Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving platter.
  9. Slice the corned beef against the grain into thin slices and arrange on the platter with the vegetables.
  10. Optional: Drizzle vegetables with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 882kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 71gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 165mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
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