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Best Recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage


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  • Total Time: 435 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

A beloved dish featuring tender corned beef, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for any family gathering or cozy dinner.


Ingredients

  • 4 pounds corned beef brisket, flat or point cut, with spice packet
  • 2 tablespoons oil, for searing
  • 1 and 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed and left whole
  • 1 large onion, sliced into wedges
  • 15-20 whole peppercorns, or fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 large head green cabbage, sliced into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 batch roasted red potatoes
  • 1 batch horseradish sauce, for serving
  • Parsley and/or chives, to garnish


Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the corned beef in the oil until it develops a golden brown crust.
  2. Place the seared corned beef in a crock pot.
  3. Combine the beef broth and whole grain mustard, then pour over the meat.
  4. Add the smashed garlic, onion wedges, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, and spice packet.
  5. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  6. Add the sliced carrots and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours.
  7. Melt butter in a skillet, add salt, and cook the cabbage wedges briefly before placing on top of the carrots in the crock pot for another 30-60 minutes.
  8. Serve the corned beef and veggies on a platter alongside roasted red potatoes and horseradish sauce.

Notes

Let the corned beef rest for about 10 minutes before slicing for juicy results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 420 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Irish