Corned Beef and Cabbage: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
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A classic dish featuring tender corned beef paired with flavorful cabbage, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket
- 1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6–8 medium potatoes, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Place the corned beef in a large pot and cover with beef broth.
- Add mustard seeds, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2.5-3 hours, or until tender.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Finally, add the cabbage wedges and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove the corned beef from the pot, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Serve the sliced corned beef with the vegetables and some of the cooking liquid.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the cooking liquid.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish is traditionally served on St. Patrick’s Day but is delicious any time of year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg