This Microwave New England Boiled Dinner offers a comforting, old-fashioned meal without the hours of simmering on the stove. The dish features a tender 3.5-pound corned beef brisket slowly cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and bay leaves until fork-tender. Root vegetables like potatoes and carrots absorb the rich, savory broth, while fresh cabbage wedges steam gently on top, retaining their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture. It’s a perfect solution for St. PatrickâÂÂs Day celebrations or a cozy weekend family dinner when you want classic flavors with minimal effort. The result is a deeply satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels homemade and hearty, bringing together simple ingredients into a harmonious, flavorful experience that everyone will enjoy.
Microwave New England Boiled Dinner
Description
This Microwave New England Boiled Dinner offers a comforting, old-fashioned meal without the hours of simmering on the stove. The dish features a tender 3.5-pound corned beef brisket slowly cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and bay leaves until fork-tender. Root vegetables like potatoes and carrots absorb the rich, savory broth, while fresh cabbage wedges steam gently on top, retaining their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect solution for St. PatrickâÂÂs Day celebrations or a cozy weekend family dinner when you want classic flavors with minimal effort. The result is a deeply satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels homemade and hearty, bringing together simple ingredients into a harmonious, flavorful experience that everyone will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the corned beef brisket in a large, microwave-safe casserole dish (at least 3-quart capacity).
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Pour 3 cups of water over the brisket in the dish.
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Arrange the thinly sliced onions over the top of the meat.
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Sprinkle minced garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper over the onions and meat.
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Cover the dish tightly and microwave on High for 10 minutes.
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Carefully remove the dish, turn the brisket over to ensure even cooking, and re-cover.
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Microwave on Low power for 40 minutes to gently tenderize the meat.
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Add the sliced potatoes and carrots to the hot broth surrounding the meat.
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Cut the cabbage into 6 wedges and arrange them in a circular pattern on top of the brisket.
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Sprinkle Hungarian paprika over the potatoes and cabbage for color and flavor.
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Re-cover the dish and microwave on High for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the cabbage is cooked through.
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Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1003.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 59.6g92%
- Saturated Fat 23.8g119%
- Cholesterol 309.9mg104%
- Sodium 287.0mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 103.6g208%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the microwave-safe dish has a lid or is covered tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap to trap steam, which helps tenderize the beef and cook the vegetables evenly.
If your microwave is less than 1000 watts, you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking times. Check for doneness by piercing the beef with a fork; it should be fork-tender.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The broth makes an excellent base for soup the next day.
For a richer flavor, you can replace some of the water with beef broth or add a packet of the spices that often come with the corned beef brisket.
