Description
This classic Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any comforting meal. Tender, slow-simmered corned beef pairs beautifully with buttery cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, all infused with savory spices. Simple, delicious, and absolutely satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
- 10 cups water (or half water, half beef broth)
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer (optional, for rich flavor)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 3 large carrots (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ head green cabbage (cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess brine. Place it in a large pot or Dutch oven, fat-side up.
- Simmer with Spices: Add water (or broth), beer, bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, and onion. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5 hours, or until fork-tender.
- Add Vegetables: Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes. Then, add cabbage wedges and cook for 15 more minutes until tender.
- Rest & Slice: Remove corned beef and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve & Enjoy: Arrange beef slices with veggies, drizzle with a bit of broth, and top with melted butter and fresh parsley. Serve hot!
Notes
- For extra tenderness, simmer low and slow—don’t rush the cooking process!
- Guinness beer adds depth, but you can skip it for a non-alcoholic version.
- Leftovers? Use them for Reuben sandwiches or corned beef hash!
- Instant Pot Version: Pressure cook on high for 90 minutes, quick release, then add veggies and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 3h
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: corned beef, Irish food, cabbage recipe, St. Patrick’s Day, comfort food, slow-cooked beef