Corned Beef and Cabbage
Traditionally served on or around St. Patrick's Day, but this dish is really good all year!
Servings 6
Calories 679kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces beer
- Water to cover
- 8 yukon gold potatoes halved
- 5 carrots peeled and cut in 3 inch pieces
- 1 large head cabbage
Instructions
- Add the brisket, seasoning packet that comes with the meat, minced garlic, and beer to a 6 quart dutch oven. Add enough water to cover the meat.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to a simmer, and cover the pan. Simmer for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot with the meat and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
- Chop the cabbage into small pieces and add to the pot with the meat and vegetables. Use a spoon to press the cabbage down into the liquid. to cook. Continue simmering for 15 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables to a serving platter. Remove the brisket from the pan and slice across the grain into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Drizzle the meat and vegetables with broth from the pot before serving.
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Notes
Swap the beer for water or broth, if preferred.
Corned beef should be tender enough to slice easily, but not quite falling apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1857mg | Potassium: 2147mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8695IU | Vitamin C: 166.7mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 12.3mg