Description
A classic Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring tender brisket simmered with aromatic spices and hearty vegetables for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3–4 lbs flat-cut brisket
Vegetables
- 1 head green cabbage
- 4 large carrots
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- Fresh garlic cloves (about 3-4 cloves, crushed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
Liquids and Spices
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Enough water to cover the brisket in the pot (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp pickling spice
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket: Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt; then pat it dry with paper towels to prepare for cooking.
- Sauté the onions: In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onions until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes, to build flavor base for the broth.
- Combine ingredients and bring to boil: Add the brisket to the pot along with beef broth, enough water to cover the meat, bay leaves, crushed garlic cloves, and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the brisket: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for about 3 hours or until the brisket is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add root vegetables: Add chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot, cover, and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook the cabbage: Stir in the cabbage wedges, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is bright green and crisp-tender, accessing the remaining heat and moisture in the pot.
- Serve: Remove the brisket and vegetables from the pot, slice the brisket against the grain, and serve hot with the cooked cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a traditional Irish meal.
Notes
- Rinsing the brisket helps reduce excess saltiness commonly found in corned beef.
- You can adjust the pickling spice amount if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- For extra flavor, consider serving with mustard or horseradish sauce on the side.
- This recipe simmers all ingredients in one pot for an easy, hearty meal with minimal cleanup.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or hash dishes the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
