Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage is a classic dish, especially popular during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This comforting meal combines savory flavors and hearty ingredients, making it a great choice for family dinners or special occasions. The slow-cooked corned beef paired with tender vegetables creates a satisfying and delicious experience.

Why Make This Recipe

Making Corned Beef and Cabbage is rewarding for several reasons. First, it brings together a balance of flavors and textures; the salty beef, crunchy cabbage, and soft potatoes and carrots create a wonderful meal. Second, it’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require many steps or complicated techniques. Lastly, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or keeping as leftovers for lunches throughout the week.

How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

• • 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet

• • 10 small red potatoes

• • 5 medium carrots

• • 1 large head cabbage

Directions

• • Gather all ingredients.

• • Place corned beef in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the corned beef is just about fork-tender, about 2 hours. While the corned beef is simmering, cut potatoes in half. Peel the carrots and cut into 3-inch pieces. Cut the cabbage into small wedges.

• • When the corned beef has cooked for 2 hours, add potatoes and carrots; cook until the vegetables are almost tender and meat is fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Add cabbage and cook until tender, about 15 more minutes.

• • Remove meat and let rest for 15 minutes. Leave the broth and vegetables in the Dutch oven. Slice meat across the grain. Serve with vegetables and broth.

How to Serve Corned Beef and Cabbage

Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the vegetables and ladle some of the flavorful broth over the top. This dish is delicious on its own but can also be accompanied by mustard or horseradish for an extra kick.

How to Store Corned Beef and Cabbage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.

Tips to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage

• • Make sure to slice the corned beef against the grain to ensure tender pieces.

• • Feel free to add other vegetables like turnips or onions for more flavors.

• • Plan ahead for leftovers. Corned Beef and Cabbage can be used in sandwiches or soups.

Variation

You can also use a slow cooker to prepare Corned Beef and Cabbage. Just place all the ingredients in the slow cooker and set it on low for 8 to 10 hours until everything is tender.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different cut of meat?

Yes, you can use other cuts of beef, but corned beef brisket is traditionally the best option for tenderness and flavor.

2. Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, Corned Beef and Cabbage is gluten-free, but make sure the spice packet you use does not contain gluten.

3. How can I make it spicier?

You can add crushed red pepper flakes or other spices to the cooking liquid to give it a little heat.