Corned Beef and Cabbage

Name: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 Lbs Beef Brisket; 10 Small Potatoes; 5 Carrots; 1 head Cabbage

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Corned Beef and Cabbage is a Irish classic for good reason — beef brisket does most of the work, and the method is simple enough for a weeknight. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage — Beef recipe, Irish cuisine — Corned Beef and Cabbage · Irish

Level Easy

Ingredients

3 lb Beef Brisket
10 small Potatoes
5 Carrots
1 Head Cabbage

Method

Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
Add whole potatoes and peeled and cut carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.

Tips for the best Corned Beef and Cabbage

Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
Let the beef come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.

Variations

Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.

Serving ideas

Pairs well with a simple salad and a glass of something cold.

Storage

Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make Corned Beef and Cabbage ahead of time?

Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.

Is this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe easy to make?

It is rated easy: 4 ingredients and 3 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

What can I substitute for beef brisket?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

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