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Corned Beef (Stove Top)

Corned beef is a great cozy meal any time of year. Corned beef brisket is simmered in a beer and water mixture with seasonings until fork tender. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket uncooked, with spice packet
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 ounces dark beer 1 bottle, optional
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 3 large carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ head green cabbage cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter or to taste
  • salt and black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place the corned beef in a large stock pot. Add spice packet if your corned beef came with one (see note if you don't have one).
  2. Add one bottle of beer (optional) over corned beef and enough water to cover completely.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer 45-50 minutes per pound (until meat is fork tender). Approximately 2 ½ -3 ½ hours.
  4. Once tender, remove meat from the pot and cover (reserve the cooking liquid, this will flavor your vegetables). Place corned beef in a 250°F oven to keep warm.
  5. Bring the corned beef water back up to a boil. Add in vegetables and cook an additional 20-30 minutes or until tender.
  6. Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with butter. Add parsley.
  7. Slice the corned beef against the grain.

Notes

  • If your corned beef didn't come with a seasoning packet, add 1-2 tablespoons of pickling spice and 2 bay leaves to the water.
  • Leftover corned beef can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 280 (14%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 1151mg (48%) Potassium 697mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3335IU (67%) Vitamin C 57.4mg (64%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280 14%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1151mg 48%
Potassium 697mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3335IU 67%
Vitamin C 57.4mg 64%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.