This hearty Corned Beef and Cabbage is a traditional Sunday dinner staple that fills the home with savory, aromatic steam. The key is slow-simmering the corned beef brisket until it is fork-tender, allowing the spices to infuse into the meat and broth. As the beef cooks, add thick slices of cabbage, carrots, and onions to finish in the flavorful liquid. The result is a comforting, one-pot meal where the beef is juicy and the vegetables are sweet and tender. It 226;ÂÂs perfect for St. PatrickâÂÂs Day or any chilly evening when you crave something warm, satisfying, and deeply nostalgic.
Corned Beef & Cabbage 1
Description
This hearty Corned Beef and Cabbage is a traditional Sunday dinner staple that fills the home with savory, aromatic steam. The key is slow-simmering the corned beef brisket until it is fork-tender, allowing the spices to infuse into the meat and broth. As the beef cooks, add thick slices of cabbage, carrots, and onions to finish in the flavorful liquid. The result is a comforting, one-pot meal where the beef is juicy and the vegetables are sweet and tender. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for St. PatrickâÂÂs Day or any chilly evening when you crave something warm, satisfying, and deeply nostalgic.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess surface salt.
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Place the brisket in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with 2-3 inches of cold water.
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
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Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during the first 10 minutes.
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Cover the pot and simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is nearly tender.
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Peel and cut carrots into chunks and slice onions into wedges.
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Add the carrots and onions to the pot with the brisket.
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Simmer for another 30 minutes until the vegetables are beginning to soften.
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Cut the cabbage into large wedges and add them to the pot.
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Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
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Remove the beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
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Serve the sliced beef with the vegetables and a ladle of the cooking broth.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 632.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.3g53%
- Saturated Fat 13.6g68%
- Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
- Sodium 231.4mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 60.6g122%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.