Corned Beef Cabbage Dinner (Print Version)

Tender corned beef brisket simmered with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3 lbs corned beef brisket with spice packet

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges
03 - 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
04 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
05 - 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
06 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups water
08 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - 8 black peppercorns
11 - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse corned beef brisket thoroughly under cold running water. Transfer to large stockpot or Dutch oven.
02 - Add spice packet, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, onion quarters, garlic cloves, water, and beef broth to pot.
03 - Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low, cover tightly, and simmer gently for 2 hours.
04 - Add potatoes and carrots to pot. Re-cover and continue simmering for 30 minutes.
05 - Add cabbage wedges to pot. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender.
06 - Remove corned beef from liquid. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin pieces.
07 - Arrange sliced beef on platter surrounded by vegetables. Ladle cooking broth over top if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The house fills with the most incredible aroma while it simmers away practically on its own
  • Everything cooks in one pot so cleanup is minimal and the flavors meld together beautifully
02 -
  • Low and slow is non negotiable here boiling the beef too vigorously makes it tough and stringy instead of fork tender
  • Always slice against the grain or the meat will be chewy no matter how perfectly you cooked it
03 -
  • A splash of apple cider vinegar or cider added during the last hour of cooking cuts through the richness beautifully
  • Pat the beef dry before serving if you prefer a less brothy presentation but dont skip resting it or youll lose all those juices

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