Best Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
756 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Best Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Corned beef and cabbage is a hearty traditional St. Patrick's day meal made in one pot resulting in juicy tender seasoned corned beef and the classic recipe with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes!
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet (3-4 pounds)
- 4-5 cups water
- 2 pounds red potatoes cut into quarters (about 7-10 medium potatoes)
- ½ pounds baby carrots or 2 large carrots diced
- 1 head head of cabbage cut into 4 wedges
- 2 bay leaves optional
Instructions
- Place the corned beef into large stock pot and seasoning packet.
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover the beef. Add bay leaves if using.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then reduce to simmer and cover.
- Cook covered for 2 hours.
- Add quartered potatoes and carrots to the pot, bring to a boil again and cook for 30 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Then add the cabbage wedges, bring to a boil again and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Remove the corned beef from pot and place on a serving plate and let stand 10 minutes prior to slicing.
- Top with mustard or horseradish if desired.
Notes
- If pot is too full after potatoes and carrots have cooked, remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Then add the cabbage to the pot.
- Add a quartered white or sweet onion in with the potatoes.
- Add 4-5 cloves of minced garlic
- Use 4 cups beef broth and a can of Guiness beer instead of water if desired
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter
- Add 8 ounces mushrooms if desired.
- Top veggies with butter
- Slice the meat against the grain.
- Use red potatoes, yukon gold potatoes or white potatoes
- Make a homemade Horseradish topping of ¾ sour cream, ¼ horseradish, 1 tablespoon dried chives and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
3772mg
(157%)
Potassium
1933mg
(55%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
5373IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
151mg
(168%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 3772mg | 157% |
| Potassium | 1933mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5373IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 151mg | 168% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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