Description
Corned Beef and Cabbage is a classic Irish dish, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any hearty meal. The tender, flavorful corned beef is cooked with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a savory broth, creating a comforting, well-rounded dish.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
- 10 cups water
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 8–10 small potatoes, peeled
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1/2 head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess brine. Place it in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with 10 cups of water.
- Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, ginger, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the corned beef is fork-tender.
- After the corned beef is cooked, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the potatoes and carrots are cooked, add the cabbage wedges to the pot. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
- Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the corned beef with the cooked vegetables, drizzling some of the cooking broth over the top. Optional: Add a pat of butter to the cabbage for extra richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a more flavorful broth, you can add a splash apple cider vinegar during the simmering process.
- Leftover corned beef can be used for sandwiches or added to soups for another meal.
- If you prefer your cabbage a bit more crispy, you can sauté the cabbage wedges in butter or oil after boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg