Corned Beef and Cabbage
A crowd-pleasing Irish beef built around beef brisket, small potatoes and carrots β roughly 50 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
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How to make it
- Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water.
- Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef.
- Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
- Add whole potatoes and peeled and cut carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
- Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.
You'll use: Oven Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
What to serve with Corned Beef and Cabbage
Tips & common questions
How long does Corned Beef and Cabbage take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 4 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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