Corned Beef with Cabbage

A classic Irish-American dish featuring tender corned beef brisket slowly simmered with cabbage, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any hearty family meal.

6 servings
3 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 lb corned brisket of beef
  • 3 whole carrots
  • 6 whole small onions
  • 1 teaspoon dry English mustard
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs
  • 1 whole cabbage
  • to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put the brisket into a saucepan with the carrots, onions, mustard and the herbs. Cover with cold water, and bring gently to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Discard the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut in quarters and add to the pot. Cook for a further 1 to 2 hours or until the meat and vegetables are soft and tender.

    180 min

  2. 2.

    Serve the corned beef in slices, surrounded by the vegetables and cooking liquid. Serve with lots of floury potatoes and freshly made mustard.

    10 min

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