Heartwarming St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this classic Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, a heartwarming dish filled with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors. This comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or festive parties, evoking a sense of tradition while delighting your taste buds. Enjoy the cozy aromas wafting through your kitchen as you prepare a meal that will create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs corned beef brisket
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and any spice packet included with the brisket. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Add chopped cabbage, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Cover again and cook for an additional hour or until vegetables are fork-tender and brisket is very tender.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Plate with vegetables, drizzling some broth over for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg