Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this classic Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. Tender and flavorful brisket is slow-simmered with aromatic pickling spices and garlic, then paired with hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp green cabbage for a comforting and iconic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3-4 lbs flat-cut brisket
Vegetables
- 1 head green cabbage
- 4 large carrots
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- Diced onions (amount not specified, about 1 medium onion recommended)
- Fresh garlic cloves (3-4 cloves, minced or whole as preferred)
Liquids & Broth
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Water (amount not specified; approximate 2 cups for simmering)
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp pickling spice
- Bay leaves (2 leaves recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brisket: Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt from the curing process, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions until they are translucent, which takes about 5 minutes. This creates a flavorful base for the broth.
- Combine Ingredients and Boil: Add the brisket to the pot along with beef broth, water, bay leaves, fresh garlic cloves, and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer Brisket: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the brisket simmer for 3 hours, or until the meat becomes tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add Root Vegetables: Stir in the chopped carrots and Yukon Gold potatoes. Cover again and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
- Steam Cabbage: Add wedges of green cabbage to the pot and steam them for 15-20 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- Soaking or rinsing the corned beef before cooking helps reduce excess saltiness.
- You can add other vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variation.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches when sliced thin.
- Use low-sodium broth to better control salt content.
- The cooking times may vary based on the brisket thickness; adjust accordingly.
